
While a computer might struggle differentiating between lines on a drawing, you would have no such issues due to your knowledge of the drawing. Manual tracing is beneficial in offering precision. If you have a tablet and graphics pen, you could draw over the image. Using specific software, you can trace over a raster image by using your mouse.

Manual tracing used to be the only method you could use to create a vector from a raster image. It’s possible to trace a raster and convert it to a vector in one of two ways-manual tracing or automatic tracing. This is how people are able to create the flawless images you might have seen on websites or advertisements. This process involves tracing over a raster image in order to create an editable vector image. If you’re new to the world of graphic design or CAD, you might not be familiar with tracing-otherwise known as vectorization.

Inkscape can also be used to convert raster images to vectors using a trace feature. It can be used to create artwork, digital graphics and illustrations like logos. Inkscape is a popular vector graphics editor used across industries due to its immense accessibility.
