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Subject: Is there a plugin to convert jpg to vector?

jrsamples opened this issue on Jul 16, 2001 ยท 10 posts
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jrsamples ( ) posted Mon, 16 July 2001 at 3:27 PM ยท edited Thu, 30 January 2025 at 10:50 AM

I have carrara and it won't take jpg, but it will allow me to use illustrator vector files. Is there a plugin out there? I swear I saw one a while back. Thanks

DigitalDream#3 ( ) posted Mon, 16 July 2001 at 6:09 PM

I believe that Carrara will take Illustrator paths. I am pretty sure you can load a jpg as a background image. What exactly are you trying to do?

wiz ( ) posted Mon, 16 July 2001 at 7:51 PM

You can use a jpg as a background, or you can wrap it (a number of differentt ways) around a 3d object as a texture or transparency map. If you're trying to extrude it as a 3d object, you're right, you have to convert it to vector first. I usually use CorelTrace for that (not an killustrator plugin, it's a part of CorelDraw).

DigitalDream#3 ( ) posted Mon, 16 July 2001 at 8:58 PM

adobe Streamline will convert an image to paths if that is what you are interested in doing.

jrsamples ( ) posted Mon, 16 July 2001 at 10:03 PM

Yes, I am trying to extrude it. Just looking for and easy way. I found a site that has woodwork profiles from all styles and eras. If only there was a really easy way to get those jpgs into vector and voila! Instant molding. I'll take a look at coreltrace and streamline. Thanks!

wiz ( ) posted Tue, 17 July 2001 at 6:47 AM

Sounds like a fun project. Are we talking little profiles for baseboard moldings and stuff, or big profiles that you could use for a mantel? Yes, CorelTrace or Streamline are exactly what you need. Either will give you an extrudable berzier from your .jpg outlines.

DigitalDream#3 ( ) posted Tue, 17 July 2001 at 4:36 PM

Well duh. Sorry my brains not working to quick today. You can also take your image, make a selection, convert it to a path, and then export it. Just go to export paths to Illustrator. A little more work, but would probably save a few bucks.

jrsamples ( ) posted Tue, 17 July 2001 at 7:08 PM

Great idea about export paths. I'm going to give it a try. Wiz, I'm working on all of the above. Trying to duplicate a detailed older Victorian house. I think I'll even model the old style twist and pushbutton light switches. Not enough hours in a day, unfortunately. Probably gonna be a while....

hazadus ( ) posted Wed, 18 July 2001 at 1:23 AM

Well there is also another way... Import the Jpg to macromedia flash, then there is an option to convert to vector ..... ill get back to you on it .but if you aint got flash well then im not sure :(.... Hazadus

nekromancer13 ( ) posted Sat, 21 July 2001 at 3:23 AM

I hope that is not too late to help, i believe you were looking for this plugin "quote" ----------------------------- Segmation transforms images into vectors, contours and patterns. This versatile plug-in converts your Photoshop images into intriguing line art, paint-by-number, and Escher-like patterns. Apply within Photoshop or save outlines and colors in EPS for Illustrator or Freehand. ------------------------------------------------- http://www.xaostools.com/products/segmain.html good luck

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