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How Do You Turn a Brush Stroke Into a Vector in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 3:05 pm

There are a few different ways that you can turn a brush stroke into a vector in Photoshop. One way is to use the “Image Trace” tool. With this tool, you can load in a raster image (like a JPG) and it will automatically trace the image and turn it into a vector.

The other way is to use the “Pen” tool. With this tool, you can manually draw out your own vector path. Once you have drawn out your path, you can then use the “stroke” command to turn it into a brush stroke.

PRO TIP: When using the “Brush Stroke” filter in Photoshop, be careful not to select a filter option that will cause your brush strokes to be automatically turned into vectors. Doing so may result in an unwanted loss of quality in your image.

When using the Image Trace tool, you’ll want to make sure that you set the “Paths” option as your output. This will ensure that your trace is turned into a vector path.

You can also experiment with different settings to get different results. For example, if you increase the “Noise” setting, it will make your vector trace look more like a hand-drawn brush stroke.

If you’re using the Pen tool, then you’ll want to make sure that you’re drawing on a new layer. This will make it easier to edit your path later on if needed. To turn your path into a brush stroke, simply select the “Stroke” option from the menu and choose your desired brush size and color.

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