#INKSCAPE VECTOR IMAGE WITH GRADIENT FULL#

If the image you showed us is the full size, you'll want to find a larger version, to get the best results from auto-tracing. Note: As of Inkscape 0.91, if you save as 'Plain SVG' and then just do a normal 'Save', it will save again as an Inkscape SVG. I see you're using a Mac, so you should be able to do that with no problem. If youre looking to get up to speed with vector illustration in no time. If you already have vector paths, you just need to add the gradient. Or you could just trace with the Pen tool. To apply a gradient to an object, you need to first select an object. Mesh Gradients: Create smooth color gradients. Layers: Organize and layer objects for easy editing. The shadow can be made as blurred grey or black ellipse. That, of course, gives the best control, but you cannot experiment easily with different colors nor use imported images as surface color. Image Tracing: Automatically convert bitmap images to vector for easy editing. Theres another answer which doesnt use blending with grey gradient for shading, the gradient contais all needed colors.

Then after it's traced, you can remove the solid color and replace it with the gradient. The Gradient Tool can be activated in the tool bar. Extensions: Extend Inkscapes features with Python or C&plus &plus Gradients: Create and edit gradients with full control. So if the version you mentioned as being only outlines is not already vector paths, and you want to auto-trace it, I would suggest to color it some solid color. The gradient will not auto trace - at least not keeping the gradient - it will come out as a rainbow of individual colors. Step 1: Let’s start by creating a square using create rectangle and square tool or press R. You can auto trace it, using Path menu > Trace Bitmap, or you can manually trace it with the Pen/Bezier tool. Here are the following steps mention below. But if raster is all you have, then it will have to be converted to vector. It's possible you just showed us a raster version, and you also have a vector version. And just importing it into Inkscape won't make it vector. And Inkscape can do it! Although the image you showed us is a raster format, not vector. Yes, you can use gradient colors, and it's still a vector file.

Inkscape vector image with gradient