Turn Any Shape Into a Stroke in Illustrator ｜ (Step-by-Step)
Turn Any Shape Into a Stroke in Illustrator ｜ (Step-by-Step)
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AI GeneratedThis tutorial demonstrates how to convert expanded objects into editable outline paths in Adobe Illustrator using two different methods based on the complexity of the character shapes.
In this video, I'll show you how to convert expanded objects into editable outline paths in Adobe Illustrator.
I'm going to use two completely different alphabets to explain this process.
The first is the letter S and the second is the letter A.
Now, select both letters and convert them to outlines.
To view the paths more clearly, switch to wireframe mode by pressing CTRL plus Y on your keyboard.
You can press CTRL plus Y again at any time to return to the normal view.
Let's start with the simpler example, the letter S.
Select the letter S and change its fill to an outline.
Next, select the direct selection tool.
Select these lines and delete them.
As you can see, the letter is now divided into two lines, but they are still connected.
To completely separate them, right-click and choose ungroup.
Then, right-click again and select release compound path.
Now, select both parts, go to the object menu, choose blend, and select make.
Go back to the object menu, choose blend, and open blend options.
Make sure the spacing is set to specified steps with one step.
Then click OK.
Select the blended object, go to object, and choose expand.
Right-click the expanded object and choose ungroup.
Finally, increase the stroke weight until it closely matches the appearance of the original letter.
It's now a fully editable path, allowing you to move and adjust any anchor point exactly as you want.
And that's it.
Let's move on to the second example.
For the letter A, we'll use a slightly different method.
Select the letter and change its fill to an outline.
Using the direct selection tool, select these two lines, go to the edit menu, and choose cut.
Next, select the corresponding anchor points and press control plus J to join them.
Repeat the same process for the other points.
Now, go to the edit menu and choose paste in front.
Select these two lines and delete them.
As you can see, the letter is now divided into two separate sections.
We need to separate the remaining connected paths as well.
Right-click and choose ungroup.
Then, right-click again and select release compound path.
Select this section, go to object, choose blend, and select make.
Repeat the same process for the other section.
If this happens, don't worry.
Simply flip the line to correct its direction.
Now, go to object, choose blend, and open blend options.
Make sure the spacing is set to specified steps with one step.
Select the blended objects, go to object, and choose expand.
Then, ungroup the expanded objects individually.
Select the middle lines and increase their stroke weight to match the rest of the design.
If any anchor point is slightly misaligned, use the direct selection tool to reposition it.
And now, you can see that the expanded object has been converted into editable paths.
Delete these extra lines.
You can keep the corners pointed or make them round them off according to your preference.
And that's it.
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