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How to Convert an Image to a Vector in Illustrator

Images cover every nook and cranny of the internet. Unfortunately, most of them are very low-quality. If you want to start an art project, or play around with the Adobe suite, without having to rely on crappy online images, you’ll need to convert an image to a vector graphic. Read on to turn any JPG… read more »

How to Open AI Files Without Adobe Illustrator

Vector-based images are commonly used by graphic designers. The files are small, yet the images themselves are infinitely resizable. They’re perfect for drawings, and especially for things like logos and icons. Adobe Illustrator is the leading graphic design package, which means its native filetype (AI) is the industry standard. The trouble is, AI is a… read more »

How to Create a Knockout Effect in Photoshop and Illustrator

A knockout effect allows you to place a solid layer of color over a photo or image, and then punch out some of that solid layer to reveal the image behind it. You can do this with text or shapes both in Photoshop and Illustrator, but the process is slightly different for each program. To achieve a knockout… read more »

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