Tattoo Software

Question

Hello,
I am currently designing a tattoo (letters + drawing) and I am looking for a free software that could enlarge, shrink, color, etc. my tattoo so that I can print it in optimum quality once finished.

PS: I tried Paint, PhotoFiltre... the result is mediocre.
Thank you very much.

Configuration: Windows 7 / Internet Explorer 9.0

transat · Accepted Answer

Hello To do what you want, use Inkscape (vector drawing), you can enlarge it as much as you want without any pixelation.  See you  Curiosity on CCM is not a flaw but a quality.

pescal · Answer

That's very nice of you, it's exactly what I'm looking for, a software without pixels when enlarging the drawing do you have a link, is it French?? thank you very much

pescal · Answer

Thank you, I just downloaded it, but how can we write??  I have a font that I would like to use for my tattoo, but I can't manage to use it??   Thank you

transat · Answer

Re In principle, if the font is in the "Fonts" directory on your computer, you should find it in the list of fonts in Inkscape http://ioj.com/v/km5ta @+  Curiosity on CCM is not a fault but a quality

pescal · Answer

I just found it, but isn't there a simpler software to use?

transat · Answer

If you find this software too difficult for drawing, you can always import the previously drawn tattoo into Inkscape and then vectorize it. The imported drawing must be in bmp format. Then you go to >Path>Trace Bitmap
@+

Curiosity on CCM is not a flaw but a quality.

pescal · Answer

Ok, but since I'm used to Photofiltre, I'm lost... how do I enlarge the drawing??

pescal · Answer

I just tried when I enlarge it using the arrows surrounding the frame, the drawing stretches, it doesn't enlarge, so it gets distorted.

transat · Answer

Use the arrow down and to the right and see the difference http://ioj.com/v/0cgzw http://ioj.com/v/v6bgb you can then adjust it as you wish --  Curiosity on CCM is not a flaw but a quality

pescal · Answer

Yeah, I would prefer software similar to Photofiltre.

transat · Answer

No matter which software, you won't master it on the first try. I find that Inkscape is great for getting started with vector drawing, and it's free as well.

Curiosity on CCM is not a flaw but a strength.

pescal · Answer

Once you have designed the tattoo with Photofiltre, save it under "My Images" in bitmap (bmp) format.
Open Inkscape
> File > Import and choose the tattoo by clicking on it
The tattoo will appear surrounded by a selection frame on the Inkscape screen
> Path > Vectorize Bitmap
A window opens. Check the color box, uncheck the smoothing box
Box "passes" = 20
> Update
> Validate and let Inkscape do its thing
Once finished, you will have the tattoo in vector format and you can enlarge it without pixelation

However, when I validate, nothing happens, the window doesn't close.

Luke1 · Answer

Good evening,

The simplest and most basic way to do it:

- Before and after (we could have done it the other way around): http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/7403/copiedeg2996.png
- You open Inkscape and put your bitmap in it.
- You go to Path --> Trace Bitmap: http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/151/22371428.png
- You adjust your settings like this: http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/686/30197469.png
- You click on update to preview your bitmap and if it looks good, you click on OK: http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8729/72182067.png and your bitmap will be vectorized.
- To avoid having to do it again each time, you save it as SVG, this way you just need to load this file into Inkscape to resize it without loss and maintain vectorization for a smooth, anti-aliased drawing: http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/97/56116315.png --> http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/9932/28617484.png and it will give you this type of file http://ww12.screenshotuploader.com, this is the file that will need to be loaded back into Inkscape for the next manipulation.
If you want to create large PNG images of your drawing: http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/3183/43013139.png --> http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/7165/72536955.png, you can also save them as PDF, etc...

This is not the typical way to work with Inkscape, but at least it will help you out without being complicated...

Luke.

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The price of software is inversely proportional to its usability....

pescal · Answer

ok, ok guys, I got it lol however, how can I work on 2 drawings at the same time by opening Inkscape only once thank you very much

transat · Answer

Re http://ioj.com/v/2ymer That's all for tonight :-))) --  Curiosity on CCM is not a flaw, but an asset.

Luke1 · Answer

Hello Pescal,

Well, okay.

One question leads to another and in five years we’ll still be chatting. So now you know what you need, how to get started, you’re very kind, you don't seem like a bad guy, so check HERE and for the more advanced stuff go THERE and you’ll know everything about Inkscape without ever having dared to ask...

Luke.
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The price of software is inversely proportional to its usability....

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