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    \vspace{-2pt}\large{\bf{\textcolor{DarkBackground}{\textrm{Raster-to-SVG Preparation and Quality Checks Cheat Sheet}}}} \\
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   \vspace{-2pt}Published 15th October, 2026.\\
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Choose a suitable source}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Start with artwork you own or have permission to convert. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
Use a clean, sharp source rather than a thumbnail or screenshot of a screenshot. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2)
Logos, icons and flat illustrations are easier starting points than detailed photographs. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
Keep a copy of the original; tracing is an approximation, not a recovery of the original vector design.% Row Count 9 (+ 3)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Prepare the image}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Crop unused margins so you can judge the artwork clearly. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
Keep the original proportions when resizing. Enlarging a small raster does not restore missing detail. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 3)
Avoid repeatedly exporting JPEG: compression can introduce edge artifacts. \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2)
Check fine lines, small text and transparent edges before tracing. Use the highest-quality source available.% Row Count 10 (+ 3)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Tune one setting at a time}}  \tn
\SetRowColor{white}
\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Begin with the default trace and compare it with the source. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
Increase color detail only when meaningful shapes or colors are missing. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2)
Adjust smoothing while watching corners and thin strokes. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
Change one control, compare again, and keep the version that best preserves the intended shape. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2)
More detail can also mean more paths and a larger file.% Row Count 10 (+ 2)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Inspect before downloading}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Compare the source and trace at the intended display size. \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
Zoom in to inspect corners, gaps, thin strokes and edge noise. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2)
Check both small and large shapes; a smooth outline can still lose an interior detail. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
Do not assume the SVG will be smaller than the source. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2)
For cutting or manufacturing, validate the paths separately in the destination software.% Row Count 10 (+ 2)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Check the delivered SVG}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{The .svg extension alone does not prove an image was traced: SVG can contain embedded raster images. \newline % Row Count 3 (+ 3)
Open the result in a compatible vector editor and inspect its objects. \newline % Row Count 5 (+ 2)
Confirm the artwork remains legible at the size you actually need. \newline % Row Count 7 (+ 2)
Keep the raster source and the chosen tracing settings with the exported result. \newline % Row Count 9 (+ 2)
A path-based result may still need manual cleanup, especially for text or intricate artwork.% Row Count 11 (+ 2)
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Browser workflow example}}  \tn
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\mymulticolumn{1}{x{8.4cm}}{Example tool: \{\{link="https://jpgtosvg.io/"\}\}JPG to SVG\{\{/link\}\} (the contributor's project). \newline % Row Count 2 (+ 2)
Use a JPG, PNG or still WebP image; crop or resize if needed, then trace and compare. \newline % Row Count 4 (+ 2)
The example tool processes images locally in the browser and handles one image at a time. \newline % Row Count 6 (+ 2)
Its output contains SVG paths; it does not guarantee a perfect match or ready-to-cut geometry. \newline % Row Count 8 (+ 2)
Apply the quality checks above before reusing any traced output.% Row Count 10 (+ 2)
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