Use the Selection tool to select the image you want to vectorize.
Last updated on
3 Aug 2026
Learn how to use Concept to Vector to convert your raster images, like photos and sketches, into editable vector artwork, illustrations, and logos in Adobe Illustrator.
Concept to Vector lets you transform raster images into vector artwork using simple prompts. Start with a hand-drawn sketch and based on the prompt, you can generate refined vector outlines or fully colored artwork. With customized prompts, you can further add or remove elements from the original image in the generated output. You can also convert your photographs into stylized vector illustrations with a personalized look. Additionally, Concept to Vector lets you generate refined raster output from the image. When your generated output contains text, you can also keep the detected text as live, editable text.
Use Concept to Vector to generate a refined vector or raster variation from your image.
In the Contextual Task Bar that appears, select Concept to Vector.
You can also access Concept to Vector from the Quick Actions section in the Properties panel, the Control panel, Object > Generative > Concept to Vector, Window > Concept to Vector, and the right-click menu. Alternatively, select the Generative icon in the toolbar, and then choose Create artwork from an image.
In the prompt field, enter your own prompt, select a sample prompt, or leave the prompt field empty.
You can enter prompts from the Contextual Task Bar, Properties panel, or the Concept to Vector panel.
Note
- When generating without a prompt, if the input is a sketch, the output will be a cleaner, refined version of the sketch, whereas if the input is an image, the output will be a stylized version of the image.
- Using the Line Art sample prompt generates stroke-based artwork in the output.
In the Contextual Task Bar, select GPT Image, GPT Image 1.5, Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana), Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro), Gemini 3.1 (Nano Banana 2), or FLUX 2 Pro from the Partner models dropdown menu.
Use the options in Change settings to customize the required output:
- Match Reference Image: Adjust the slider to control how closely the output follows the input image. More preserves more detail from the original image, while Less allows more stylized variations.
- Live Editable Text: Select the checkbox to keep any detected text in the output as live, editable text.
- Raster Output: Select the checkbox to generate a raster output.
Select Generate. A variation appears as a Generative Object to the right of the original image.
You can manage the generated variation from the Properties panel or the Generation History panel. You can also apply Concept to Vector again to previously generated raster or vector outputs while continuing to use the original image as the reference.
When Concept to Vector turns your artwork into vectors, your text doesn't have to get lost along the way. Concept to Vector finds the text in your design and rebuilds it as editable type, so you can keep working with it like any other text in Illustrator.
Before you generate a vector image, turn on Live Editable Text in the Concept to Vector panel, next to Match Reference Image and Raster Output, and the words in your design return as real, editable text — ready to retype, restyle, or fine-tune, rather than being flattened into outlines.
If you'd rather your text behave as vector shapes, turn off the option before you generate. Your text comes back as outlines (paths) — a good fit when you want the lettering to act as artwork rather than editable type.
Revert live text to outlines
Changed your mind right after generating a vector artwork? You can easily turn live text back into outlines.
Right after generating, select Edit > Undo (or press Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z) once. Your text returns to outlines, and the rest of your generated artwork stays exactly as it was. Undo affects only the text conversion, so nothing else in your result changes. Reverting with Undo doesn't consume any additional credits.
Note
Live Editable Text currently supports English, non-stylized text only.
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