images to line art

The most powerful way to convert

For precise control and built-in accuracy whenconverting images, discover Adobe Streamline 4.0software—the most powerful way to convertblack-and-white or color raster images to edit-able PostScript® line art for the Macintosh andWindows systems.

Faster than tracing by hand, more powerfulthan autotrace toolsYou’ll find Adobe Streamline 4.0 is the perfectcompanion to drawing programs such as AdobeIllustrator® and Macromedia FreeHand,™ whetheryou’re a designer or user of graphics software.Streamline works seamlessly with the Adobefamily of graphics software—Adobe Illustrator,Adobe PageMaker,® and Adobe Photoshop®—so it’s simple to integrate converted bitmapimages into the production process. Completecompatibility between the Macintosh andWindows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 version meansthat you choose the platform for your best work,and can move files freely between systems.

Unparalleled control in converting imagesFor unprecedented control over automatedconversion, Streamline 4.0 features an enhancedtracing engine that matches path edges exactly.So you don’t have to waste time recreatingartwork that was lost in the conversion. Thesoftware’s built-in accuracy can compensate formisaligned scanned images and straightenhorizontal and vertical lines. Plus, Streamlinecan treat elements with common borders asseparate shapes to simplify editing.

Stunning color effectsNew posterization controls in Streamline 4.0 letyou specify spot colors, process colors, or unlimitedcolors. Or be creative: Use Streamline to simulateconventional halftone images and duotones.

SelectivitySelecting and converting images in Streamline 4.0just got better. Vary the settings for different areasof the same image. Or switch between the originalartwork’s raster image and the final vector imagefor the results you want.

Flexible editing after conversionAny image conversion needs some polishing, soStreamline gives you more control with powerfulnew editing features and tools—like the onesyou’re used to in your favorite illustration pro-gram, award-winning Adobe Illustrator. Newediting tools let you adjust curves and lines;move, add, and delete points; and convert paths tocurves, lines, and shapes.

Welcome to the familyStreamline is easy to learn because it uses the sametools, shortcuts, and terms as your favorite Adobeprograms. Simply drag and drop your Streamlineart into images and artwork in Photoshop andAdobe Illustrator—now with RGB supportand Web navigation features—or publish yourart on the Web with Adobe PageMill™ software.

Simply a great valueDiscover the value in Adobe Streamline 4.0.For precise control over converting images, aseamless workflow, complete compatibility acrossplatforms, and the high-quality results youexpect from Adobe graphics software, convert toAdobe Streamline 4.0.

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Scan any sketch.

key featuresUnparalleled conversion controlsGet exact results with just the right Streamline tool.

• Enhance or correct complex images with the Pencil,Line, and Eraser tools

• Select parts of an image to convert or edit with theMagic Wand, Lasso, Adjust Levels, and Marquee tools

• Apply new colors to selected areas with the Eyedroppertool, Paint Style dialog box, and Fill command

• Enjoy time-saving preset conversion options for logos,color photos, sketches, and more.

• For posterizing images, the Color and Grayscale optionrecognizes up to 16 levels of gray and unlimited colors.Use the Paint Style dialog box to change the color in aconverted image.

• For converting logos, clip art, original sketches, andother graphics, locate the edge of a bitmap andconvert it automatically to PostScript line art with theOutline option.

• For converting technical illustrations and schematics,find the center of a line and produce vector line art atthe specified stroke weight with the Centerline option.

• For converting forms, convert slightly angled lines toperfectly straight horizontal and vertical lines with theLine Recognition feature.

➧ Multiple conversions of images, combined into a finaleditable vector file. Select and convert different areasof the same image using the best setting for that area.

➧ Precise stripping away of pixels accurately finds thecenter of each line. For greater control over Centerlineconversions, use the interactive Thinning option topreview the stripping away of layers of pixels.

➧ Improved path matching for smoother artwork.Streamline 4.0 traces twice any lines shared by twoshapes for more accurate results. The enhanced Sepa-rate Shapes option produces two distinct objectswhose common border matches (in Centerline mode)or whose adjacent paths match (in Outline mode).

Color fidelityStreamline 4.0 faithfully reproduces the color of theoriginal image for results as exacting as you are.

➧ Unlimited colors to reproduce the rich color of theoriginal. Streamline 4.0 lets you convert an unlimitednumber of colors and specify the degree of color thatStreamline will recreate.

➧ User-specified spot colors when converting images,including from PANTONE®* and other color libraries.Streamline determines which parts of the image arebest represented by different custom colors.

➧ Tint generation of spot colors during conversion tosimulate duotones.

Flexible editing after conversionFor the highest quality final art, Streamline has powerfulnew features to help you adjust converted line art.

➧ Selectively remove unneeded anchor points whilemaintaining the artwork’s integrity.

➧ Selectively convert sharp, accurate corner points tosmooth Bézier paths. Choose from three levels oftolerance—Minimum, Medium, and Maximum—for better control.

➧ Convert paths to standard geometric shapes—a circle, oval, square, or rectangle—with the Convert Tocommand.

➧ New in version 4.0

* PANTONE is a trademark of Pantone, Inc.

➧ New tools for adjusting curves and lines, includingmoving and adjusting points, adjusting a path tomake a simple curve, converting a straight line to acurve, converting paths to straight lines, and draggingsegments in any direction

➧ New tools for adding and deleting points to fine-tuneyour artwork.

➧ Select fills or strokes of one color and easily changethem to other process or spot colors.

Web-masteryMake your mark on the Web. Streamline 4.0 makes it easy.

➧ Create larger color blocks that compress for fasterdownloading.

➧ Drag and drop Streamline converted artwork intoAdobe PageMill—to convert the artwork to GIF89aformat for display on the World Wide Web.

Integration with other Adobe softwareNow it’s easy to share Streamline artwork with otherAdobe applications.

➧ Streamlined interface with standard menu organiza-tion, and similar keyboard shortcuts as Adobe Illustrator,Photoshop, and PageMaker

➧ Seamless workflow between Adobe Illustrator andother Adobe applications, including Photoshop,PageMaker, and After Effects, as well as third-partyprograms, by dragging and dropping files

Easy sharing, full compatibilityStreamline 4.0 offers exceptional compatibility.

➧ Full support of Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 features

➧ Identical features on Windows and Macintosh systemsfor easy sharing of files across platforms

• Import files in Photoshop, TIFF, Macintosh PICT, WindowsPaint (PNT), and Windows Paintbrush (PCX) formats.

➧ Export converted images in Adobe Illustrator, Encapsu-lated PostScript (EPS), DXF, and Macintosh PICT formats.

32Posterize color imagesaccurately with a powerfultracing engine that matchespath edges exactly.

Easily convert any photographto a duotone by specifying acustom color and tints.

Dr. James T. Smith

Rocket Scientist

S.K.Y. Laboratories

537 Armstrong Way

Palo Alto, CA 27567

jtsmith@skylab.com

Adobe Streamline instantly converts itto editable line art.

Drag and drop it into Adobe Illustratorto complete your design.

system requirements

• Adobe Streamline software for Windows 95and Windows NT 4.0, or Macintosh andPower Macintosh

• Tutorial and gallery files

• User Guide

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WindowsMinimum requirements

• i486™ or faster processor

• Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 or later

• 16 MB of RAM

• 20 MB of available hard-disk space

• CD-ROM drive (3.5" disks sold separately)

• Printing Adobe Streamline files requires anapplication capable of printing EPS files

Recommended• Pentium® processor

• 32 MB of RAM

MacintoshMinimum requirements

• Macintosh computer with a 68030 or fasterprocessor, including Power Macintosh

• Apple System Software version 7.5 or later

• 8 MB of RAM (with 4 MB available to AdobeStreamline)

• 20 MB of available hard-disk space

• CD-ROM drive (3.5" disks sold separately)

• Printing Adobe Streamline files requires anapplication capable of printing EPS files

Recommended• Power Macintosh

• 32 MB of RAM (with 12 MB available toAdobe Streamline)

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