Silhouette Studio Tutorial: How to Trace PNGs, JPGs, and Clipart

Learn how to trace a multi‑color raster image in Silhouette Studio and turn it into a clean, usable cut file. In this tutorial, I start by using the Image Effects panel to boost contrast for better tracing results, then walk through the basic Trace tools step‑by‑step. You’ll see how Threshold and Tolerance affect your trace, and how to get smoother outlines without relying on the advanced settings most people never need. I also demonstrate Trace by Color for those using Designer Edition or higher, so you can separate individual colors from a multi‑color design. 📥 Download the images used in this tutorial: https://www.creativefabrica.com/produ... What you’ll learn: How to prep a raster image for tracing using the Image Effects panel When (and why) to increase contrast before tracing How Threshold and Tolerance impact your trace results How to trace multi‑color artwork How to turn your trace into a clean cut file How Trace by Color works in Designer Edition+ If this helped you understand tracing a little better, tap like and subscribe for more Silhouette Studio tutorials. And if you want me to cover another tool panel or technique, let me know in the comments — I love hearing what you’re working on.