From Sketch to Vector - Affinity Designer Tutorial

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In this tutorial, I'll show you how to vectorize a drawing in Affinity Designer. To do this, we will trace the sketch with the Pen Tool. This tool is can be a little tricky for beginners, but it's extremely useful once you get the hang of it! :)

[AffinityRevolution]

I know the Pen Tool can be tricky, but at least you get to work with a cute little cat! 🤗

[lamaalsharyan]

wow I’m SO proud of myself 😍❤ Thank you this is my first time to draw a perfect vector design 😭💗🎀💗

[khiemDK]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos! They are so easy to follow and have helped me learn Affinity Designer so much. I really appreciate your time and effort.

[raen]

Heyo, just blew in after a certain leading company set itself on fire. Really grateful for your tutorials, they're awesome! I'm loving Affinity so far:)

[sarroora]

Turns out my main problem with not being able to use the pen tool as flexibly as I need is the fact that I didn't know Rubber Band option should be on, and Snapping's off. Oh and using ALT to break the line and create a sharp point. Thank you SO much for this video!

[dawnjohnson]

Oh, my gosh HOW did you know I needed this right now? Thank you!!!

[ChrisB]

That was super useful Ally - I have yet to fully master the pen tool at times! The Alt to break the curve is something I forget so easily.
Thanks Ally. :)

[OrthodoxHaberdashery]

Great tutorial. I need to learn this pen well. Most of the art I will be creating needs these clean curves and lines. Thank you!

[KathleenRenninger]

Clear explanation. Really shed light on using the pen tool! Thank you.

[anthonyrocha]

Thank you! I will save this video to refer to later.

[annieparry]

I had no idea about the versatility of the pen tool. Only watched to find out how to draw whiskers and learned so much more. Great vid. This will save me so much time.

[avaonalee]

Omigoodness SOOOO much helpful info all in one short video!! This is incredible, thank you so much 😊

[johnfehringer]

How many people here think its about time Affinity Designer developed an image to vector tracing function, like illustrator?

[vegasdealer]

Thanks for a great video! I stumbled upon a shortcut for changing direction with the pen tool. I don't use the Alt/Option key at all. Here's what I do:
I draw my first line, either straight or curved. Let go of the mouse button. Click on the square or circle where my first line just ended. From there, if I want a straight line, I move the cursor to the next point, click and release. If I want a curve, I move the cursor to the next point, click and drag. This works for me on Win10 with AD version 2.2.1. I haven't tried this on the Mac yet.

[enrikkb]

Thank you i liked the explanation, simple, clear and beautiful 😍

[chrisefc]

Incredible as always. Thankyou, love to Ezra.

[keithwjones]

Another very good demonstration.. Thank you.

[zakaroonetwork]

Is there an Auto-trace Tool? or can you Darken the contrast, Make a magic selection and then color Fill the selection. to retain more of the ink pens natural character?

[mcpheex]

This was fabulous! Thank you! I did it and was able to create a cat very close to yours. Any chance you know how to do the ALT trick to break the line and create a sharp point while working on the ipad?

[sammijmorris]

Why not use a brush to trace in lieu of the pen tool?