Turn a jpg into vectors?

I have a jpg file that I would like to turn into a
vector-based image, so that it will better integrate in flash. Is
there a simple way to do this, or do I have to create shapes from
scratch by outlining everything?

Modify > Bitmap > Trace Bitmap
Chris Georgenes / mudbubble.com / keyframer.com / Adobe
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crazayrayray wrote:
> I have a jpg file that I would like to turn into a
vector-based image, so that
> it will better integrate in flash. Is there a simple way
to do this, or do I
> have to create shapes from scratch by outlining
everything?
>

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