Turn Photos into Vector Silhouettes in Minutes ｜ Illustrator Tutorial #IllustratorTutorial #IllustratorTricks

In this video, I'll show you how to convert an image to a silhouette in Adobe Illustrator. I have three different images that I'll use to demonstrate three different methods for creating a silhouette. The third method is the most efficient, but it can be a little more time-consuming. Let's start with the simplest method. First, select the image, go to the edit menu, and choose copy. Then, go back to the edit menu and select paste in front. Expand the image trace menu and choose silhouette. As you can see, there are still some unwanted edges. Open the image trace panel, increase the threshold value, and you'll see that the result looks much better. Once you're satisfied with the result, click expand. Set the silhouette's opacity to 50%. Select and delete the unwanted parts using the direct selection tool. Now, select the pencil tool to repair the separated parts of the silhouette. Once the silhouette is fully aligned with the image, delete the image. Then change its opacity back to 100%. Let's move on to the second method. Repeat the copying process by pressing control plus C to copy, then press control plus F to paste the copy in front. Select the image and click the image trace button. Next, open the image trace panel. Expand the advanced options, and enable ignore color. Make sure the white color is selected. I'm going to set the silhouette color to green, but you can choose any color that provides better contrast against the background image. And set its opacity to 50%. Select and delete the unwanted parts using the direct selection tool. Use the pencil tool to precisely connect the separated sections. Next, select the pen tool and carefully draw around the unwanted areas to create a precise selection. Next, select the shape builder tool, hold the alt key, and click on the unwanted areas to remove them. Once you're happy with the result, change the opacity back to 100%. Then, change the silhouette's color to black. Now, let's move on to the final method. Select the pen tool and carefully trace the outline of the subject you want to convert into a silhouette. Then, change its outline to fill. Reduce its opacity to 50%. Create a shape over the unwanted area using pen tool. And use the shape builder tool to subtract it. Once you're satisfied with the result, change the opacity back to 100%. And that's it. Thank you for watching.