Convert strokes to vector paths
Outline stroke allows you to convert strokes into vector paths. This will take each path in the object and turn it into a single editable shape, allowing you to:
- Remove or extend half-dashes
- Create custom shapes and edit them in vector edit mode
- Combine multiple paths into a single object
- Scale vector objects uniformly
Note: Outlining a stroke is a destructive action. Once a stroke is outlined, the stroke properties cannot be changed. If you outline a stroke by mistake, you can use the file’s version history to restore a previous version or use the undo shortcut:
- Mac: Command Z
- Windows: Control Z
Outline stroke
To convert a stroke into a vector layer, right-click the layer and select Outline stroke, or use keyboard shortcut:
- Mac: Command Option O
- Window: Control Alt O
Once a stroke is converted, you can use vector edit mode to edit the vector path.
Note: If you prefer to use Command / Control Shift O to toggle outline stroke, open the main menu in the top left-corner and go to Preferences > Use old shortcuts for outlines. This setting will also change the keyboard shortcut for show outlines to Shift O.
Tip: If you have a style applied to the stroke, the color properties of the style will be applied to the vector object as a fill.