How can I clean up an outline image?

Hi there I have an outline image of 4 jigsaw pieces which are
a little blurry and rough around the edges including some of the
original color that was in the image.
Can anyone suggest how or where I can read how to:
a) select the outlines and clean them up so that they look
new or freshly drawn.
b) or where can I fond a tutorial that shows how to create
jigsaw pieces.
Note that the image only has a black outline of 4 jigsaw
pieces. No color, backgrounds or anything else.
Thanks & cheers
Pat

Katachi wrote:
> Hi there I have an outline image of 4 jigsaw pieces
which are a little blurry
> and rough around the edges including some of the
original color that was in the
> image.
>
> Can anyone suggest how or where I can read how to:
>
> a) select the outlines and clean them up so that they
look new or freshly
> drawn.
> b) or where can I fond a tutorial that shows how to
create jigsaw pieces.
>
> Note that the image only has a black outline of 4 jigsaw
pieces. No color,
> backgrounds or anything else.
>
> Thanks & cheers
> Pat
>
I'd use the Pen tool to re-trace the outlines as four
separate shapes.
Then you can control the edge using the Stroke options.
If you're not too handy with the pen tool, try selecting the
inside of
one piece using the Magic Wand, then going to Select >
Convert Marquee
to Path.
Lather, rinse, repeat with the other three.
HTH
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