Vectorization plugin for Illustrator, converts bitmap images to vectors images

Silhouette PlugIn 1

Silhouette is a plugin for Adobe Illustrator 8, 9 and 10 to convert bitmap images to vectors images with unique correction tools.
It instantly converts black and white or colour bitmap images into vector designs ready for use. Graphic artists are faced every day with the problem of having to redesign logos or illustrations because the files they have to use are less than perfect (faxes, visiting cards, low definition files) or the original fonts have gone missing.
Unique correction tools:
* righting a logo so it is perfectly horizontal: a logo is never perfectly aligned in a scanner.
* sharpening corners: these are very often rounded or truncated and amending this in a standard program can be a very time-consuming operation.
* suppressing unnecessary points: simplifying outlines and streamlining the touching up process, thereby saving time.
* converting "flat curves" into straight lines: an enlarged flat curve always reveals defects.
* aligning segments on the same axis: all logo base lines or letters aligned in one fell swoop.
* smoothing tangents: when two curves are not tangent they create bumps that affect the harmony. Detecting them and correcting them can be quite a chore with standard programs.
* suppressing unnecessary points in curves whilst retaining their shape: curves will have an optimum number of points and will be quite straightforward to manipulate.
The smartest way from bitmap to vectors!
Silhouette is available for Windows and Macintosh.

http://www.silhouetteonline.com

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vectorization, convert, trace, bitmap, vector, plugin, illustrator, correction, adobe

Popularity	Download	Avg. User Rating	Overall
Popularity	3%	40%	23%

Downloads:	34 / 2 (total / last month)
Released:	05-12-2002
Language:	English, French
Platform:	Win98, WinME, WinNT 3.x, WinNT 4.x, WinXP, Windows2000, Mac PPC
Requirements:	Adobe Illustrator 8,9 or 10
Install:	No Install Support

Silhouette PlugIn Reviews

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Reviewed by:	themacmaster (11-Jan-2006 14:49:53 GMT)
Comment:	Hey Free Soft! Get a clue on how much softwares are worth! Will you!

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Reviewed by:	camillelaflamme (11-Jan-2006 14:49:04 GMT)
Comment:	The price is way too hign. Just think the company calls itself freeware, What a joke

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Reviewed by:	Nick Sloan (11-Jan-2006 14:48:34 GMT)
Comment:	Everything is good about this software except the price.

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Reviewed by:

Eric Gossler (15-Nov-2005 14:01:07 GMT)

Comment:

A great app that Adobe Illustrator is sorely missing. Works almost exactly like Adobe Streamline (which has yet to be ported into OS X). Very accurate translation of bitmap data into vector curves, color selection prior to conversion, and all done in Illustrator without an outside app!

However, I suspect that like Adobe Dimensions, this Streamline knock-off will be bundled with Illustrator soon. For this reason alone I think the price tag is a bit too high. I also agree with the other review that this is priced too high for a plug-in.

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Reviewed by:	tiv (15-Nov-2005 14:00:35 GMT)
Comment:	Interesting software... I find it a little ironic that "FreeSoft" charges $299, though. This strikes me as a high price for a plug-in, no matter how useful it may be.