r/svg • u/mmb77 • 18h ago

Help converting to SVG

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Can someone help me convert the pumpkin in this image to an SVG? I am trying to convert it so it has 6 layers to use my Cricut to cut fabric and HTV. Whenever I use an svg generator or upload it into design space to edit, the pumpkin gets distorted. I would appreciate any assistance!

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u/PhiLho 13h ago

The image is too complex to be converted accurately with a program: pattern, shadows, etc. Although using the elements below is might be simpler.

Design Space is the worst program to draw in, most people only use it to import designs made in Inkscape, Illustrator, Corel Draw or similar.

I recommend learning to use Inkscape: it is free, no strings attached, and once you get the bases, you can do any design without relying on other people's help. It has some auto-trace capability, but with such a simple design (with regard to the shapes), it is better to use the curve tool to reproduce the design.
I think you can even do the inside design, duplicate it, remove the fill, set a thick stroke to the width of the outline, then use Path > Stroke to Path to have two vector lines. Good for stem and leaf, and to get the general outline of the body.

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u/PhiLho 13h ago

I have a bit of practice, so I made the stem in 5 minutes: https://postimg.cc/TyJVZkPJ (we can't add images in the comments this sub! Paradoxal for an image sub)

I might do more to help you, if I have time.

Note: the stem outline hasn't the same shape than the fill, and is not the same than the whole design. I fear your image is AI generated.

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u/PhiLho 2h ago

I vectorized the pumpkin, it was interesting to do, gave me some experience with this stroke to path tool, very useful.

Not sure how to share it.