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Can You Create Vectors on Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 12:22 pm

Yes, you can create vectors in Photoshop. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common is to use the Pen tool.

With the Pen tool, you can draw your own custom shapes and paths. You can also use the Shape tools to create basic geometric shapes, which can be converted into vectors. Once you have your shape or path, you can stroke it with a brush, or fill it with a color or pattern.

PRO TIP: Can You Create Vectors on Photoshop?

No, you cannot create vectors on Photoshop. Vectors are created using vector graphic software such as Adobe Illustrator.

To convert a shape or path into a vector graphic, select it and choose “Layer > Create Vector Mask.” This will create a vector mask that can be edited just like any other vector graphic.

You can also use the “Live Trace” feature to automatically convert bitmap images into vector graphics. However, this usually doesn’t produce very good results and is best used for simple images.

If you’re just starting out with vector graphics, Photoshop may not be the best program to use. Illustrator is better suited for creating complex vector graphics. However, Photoshop is still a powerful program that can create high-quality vector graphics if you know how to use it properly.

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