{"id":110,"date":"2020-07-23T18:36:21","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T18:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/?p=110"},"modified":"2020-11-23T13:48:27","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T13:48:27","slug":"do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you need a PSD to vector converter every time?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every now and then, the wrong file format pops up and messes everything we have planned. Well, it\u2019s probably not that dramatic, but you get the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: you want to surprise your best friend, cousin, or a significant other with a finely printed scrapbook \u2013 a little piece of art you made it yourself. You\u2019ve got your favorite photos ready, and you\u2019ve even upgraded them with the help of Photoshop. But, there is one problem, the guy in a printing shop wants all files delivered in a <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/vector-converter\">vector format<\/a>. It\u2019s not such a big deal, or is it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t you worry, we\u2019re here to help. There are a few possible solutions that solve this problem. You can use different online tools and any available PSD to vector converter, but you can do that offline as well, using photo editing programs, both paid and unpaid ones. Luckily, we\u2019re about to show you the perfect ways to convert PSD to vector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/#PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_why_its_needed\" >PSD to vector converter \u2013 why it\u2019s needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/#PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_an_easy_way_out\" >PSD to vector converter \u2013 an easy way out<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/#Online_PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_you_can_skip_it_sometimes\" >Online PSD to vector converter \u2013 you can skip it sometimes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/#Photoshop_as_PSD_to_vector_converter\" >Photoshop as PSD to vector converter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/do-you-need-a-psd-to-vector-converter-every-time\/#Illustrator_as_PSD_to_vector_converter\" >Illustrator as PSD to vector converter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_why_its_needed\"><\/span>PSD to vector converter \u2013 why it\u2019s needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we describe the whole procedure of file conversion, let\u2019s talk about why you need to do it in the first place. For starters, let us explain the main difference between these files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PSD files are created by one of the most popular photo editing programs called Adobe Photoshop. They are mostly used for photos and known as bitmap or raster images. For any professional and amateur that\u2019s striving to become a real pro, here is one useful fact &#8211; the PSD file represents an image that is a grid of colored pixels. Similar file formats to previously mentioned PSD are <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JPEG\" rel=\"noopener\">JPEG<\/a>, BMP, and PNG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vector graphics, on the other hand, work on mathematical relationships between the points on an image. It allows users to scale vectors up or down in size without visible distortion. These types of files are perfect for designing logos, variable-sized flyers, cards, posters, and similar branding material. The most popular vector graphic formats are Adobe Illustrator\u2019s AI files, SVG and Adobe EPS files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you want to implement a photo to the business identity or printed material, you have to change file formats using <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/image-converter\/psd\">PSD to vector converter<\/a> or do the conversion without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_an_easy_way_out\"><\/span>PSD to vector converter \u2013 an easy way out<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The fastest and probably the easiest way to convert PDS to vector is by using an online PSD to vector converter. Most of them will guide you throughout a short three (or sometimes a few more) step process that converts your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that this way is super-fast. Plus, online converters are usually easy to use and quite safe as well. To most of them, you don\u2019t even have to pay any fees or leave any of your personal information, which is another benefit of online tools. However, some converters require downloading additional plug-ins to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, some conversions may move one or more elements of your file, and as a result, you\u2019ll get a weird looking file and a bad mood. That\u2019s why you should always choose trustworthy converters with good reviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_PSD_to_vector_converter_%E2%80%93_you_can_skip_it_sometimes\"><\/span>Online PSD to vector converter \u2013 you can skip it sometimes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t trust in online tools and sending your files in a world of internet, there are different programs for you to use. The first one is Photoshop itself, but for this purpose, you can use Illustrator as well. Luckily, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud.html\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Creative Cloud<\/a> has an impressive integration between its programs. It means that every file created in Photoshop can be opened and edited in Illustrator, which helps you a lot. But, the first thing\u2019s first. Let\u2019s start with converting PSD to vector in Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photoshop_as_PSD_to_vector_converter\"><\/span>Photoshop as PSD to vector converter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to turn a Photoshop file into a vector graphics is to export the layers as SVG or similar format from the same file category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PSD file can contain multiple layers, and it is a well-known thing. Each layer is an image or a part of the mage that can be overlaid with other layers. After you finished with your design and editing, you will probably merge the layers to create a final image. You can also export individual layers in an SVG extension or a format of your choice. In case you were wondering how it&#8217;s done, do the right-clicking on the chosen layer, click on an&nbsp;<em>Export As<\/em>&nbsp;option and pick a format for your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations, you have successfully exported the layers to vector format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Illustrator_as_PSD_to_vector_converter\"><\/span>Illustrator as PSD to vector converter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Illustrator is a mighty tool that can help you convert any PSD file or some other raster-style image into a vector graphics format. How? Frankly, it is quite easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, open Illustrator and import PSD file using the&nbsp;<em>Open<\/em>&nbsp;option in the&nbsp;<em>File<\/em>&nbsp;menu. You&#8217;ll have to choose between loading layers as separate objects and flattening them into one combined layer. After you&#8217;ve loaded the file, use the&nbsp;<em>Image Trace<\/em>&nbsp;button and convert the image into a vector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also pick one out of several additional options, including the number of colors you want to include in the image. You can specify how detailed the image trace should be as well. It is up to you to find parameters that will make your file look good in a vector format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All is left for you to do is save the image as an Adobe Illustrator file or export it in some other vector graphic format.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every now and then, the wrong file format pops up and messes everything we have planned. 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