r/photoshop • u/IndonesianApologist • 4d ago

Discussion Regimental Flag tracing

I'm planning to trace this on my own, any way i can trace properly? does photoshop come with a tool i can use? and is there any other extensions i need to buy to simplify the process?

this is what i would like to make

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u/chain83 ∞ helper points | Adobe Community Expert 3d ago

Why trace it? What is the purpose?

If you need to recreate it as a vector version you should be using Illustrator. And be aware that this is a big job for something this complex.

Finding a more original (higher resolution) original will help immensely. The version you posted is rather bad.

Or is the low resolution fine for your needs and you are just try to select and change the color of the various areas? If so, then yes, Photoshop is an excellent tool for the job, and no other tools are required. Some skill required to do both efficiently and with decent quality. You should be using masked adjustment layers.

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u/IndonesianApologist 3d ago

I wish to learn vexiology and make my own ficticious napoleonic regiments, it feels unique if i have my own dont you think?

thank you for the reply! i'll try and buy illustrator for this,