In this video we show how to convert an image (.jpg, .png, etc.) into a CAD model. In other words, this allows you to take a raster (AKA pixel-based) image and add it to your CAD model as a fully vectorized object.
Topics and timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:30 – Workflow description
2:21 – Converting image to black and white using PowerPoint
5:59 – Converting image to black and white using GIMP
9:48 – Converting to a vector image using Inkscape
14:00 – Importing .svg into Fusion 360
17:25 – 3D printing object
18:25 – Cheat sheet of workflow/operations
Helpful tools
-GIMP (https://www.gimp.org/)
-Inkscape (https://inkscape.org/)
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