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# Sketch Vector Conversion (Adobe Illustrator)

### **1. Start with AI sketch generation**

Generate a sketch with the AI design assistant `Download PNG` Click the button.

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### **2. Import and prepare in Adobe Illustrator**

Open Adobe Illustrator and import the downloaded sketch image.

### **3. Go to Window > Object > Image Trace**

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### **4. Configure the Image Trace settings**

* From the dropdown menu `Technical Drawing` Select the preset.

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* `Make Strokes (Create Strokes)` Ensure the option is checked.

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* If satisfied with the preview, `Expand`Click to convert the traced image into editable vector paths.

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After expanding, the image is now composed of individual line segments that can be edited separately.