Convert a vector image to a bitmapped image

In this lesson, you will convert a logo for a coffee shop to a bitmapped image. The logo was created in CorelDRAW® 10 as a vector image. Before you convert it, however, you must open it. See the CorelDRAW online documentation for information about your conversion options. Click here for a preview of the logo.

Open a vector image

1. Click File menu Open.
2. Navigate to the working directory into which you saved the file coffee_logo.cdr.
3. Double-click the coffee_logo.cdr file.

Convert the vector image to a bitmapped image

In this conversion to a bitmapped image, you will choose the RGB Color setting, which is used for color monitor displays. To show the details of the logo fully, you will choose the highest display resolution.

1. In the toolbox, click the Pick tool .
2. Click The Coffee Shop logo.
3. Click Bitmaps menu Convert to bitmap. The Convert to bitmap dialog appears.
4. From the Color list box, choose RGB Color (24-bit).
5. From the Resolution list box, choose 300 dpi.
6. Click OK.

You can now add special effects to the image.

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