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    Yes it's possible but it depend. If your map is large and have too many details or textures: it's not a good idea. like this http://www.cartographersguild.com/at...ap-znjf9kp.jpg
    The program will separate each color and create a new object with it each delimited by point and lines linking them. You can adjust how sensitive it is to the point where it's impossible (almost) to see that it's a vectorized image but you will have a lot of points. To a point where you vectorize each pixels... not recommended.


    To do this , I have Illustrator CS3, I go in the menu, object, vectorization (should be in the bottom half)
    There you have plenty of options to customize it. Be aware that doing this on a normal map may be impossible unless you reduce the quality. That version of illustrator crash whenever the workload is too great.

    A map like this would be better to vectorize : http://www.adr-intl.com/images/line_map_world.gif
    Last edited by Azélor; 07-12-2014 at 02:01 PM.

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