Inkscape has an icon that resembles a black diamond being painted.  Click the Inkscape icon to open Inkscape. You can download Inkscape for free here. The ideal image to convert to an SVG should be a simple, flat image such as letters or a logo.  The image shouldn't have more than 2 or 3 colors.  Complex images, such as photographs will not easily convert to an SVG graphic.  The image can be a JPEG, PNG, GIF, or other image formats.  Use the following steps to place an import an image into Inkscape:  Click File. Click Import  Select the image you want to convert into SVG. Click Open. To select the image, click the icon that resembles a mouse cursor in the toolbar to the left and then click the image. Use the following step to open the Trace Bitmap menu:  Click Path. Click Trace Bitmap. This displays what the traced image will look like in the preview window. Click the radial button to select a scan option.  The options are as follows:   Edge Cutoff:  This option uses the shade of a pixel to determine if it should be traced as part of the shape.  Use the threshold box next to this option to increase the threshold to include more shades.  The image output will be in black and white.  Edge Detection:  This option uses the brightness of the pixels to determine if they should be part of the shape.  Use the threshold box next to this option to increase the threshold to include more brighter shades in the image.  The image output will be in black and white.  Color quantization:  This option uses colors to determine the shape.  Use the number of colors option to specify how many colors should be included in the shape.  The output will be a black and white image.  Brightness Steps:  This option produces multiple shapes based on the brightness of the pixels.  Colors: This option produces multiple shapes based on color.  Greyscale:  This option is similar to color, but outputs shapes in shades of grey instead of color. This option adds a blur effect to the image.  This does not convert to 3D objects well. To adjust additional options click the Options tab and adjust the following options:  Suppress Speckles:  Check this option to ignore small spots in the image.  Use the box next to "Size" to specify the size in pixels of the spots that should be ignored.    Smooth Corners:  Check this option to smooth out sharp corners.  Use the box next to "Threshold"  to specify how sharp the corners that are to be smoothed out should be.  Optimize Paths:  Check this option to produce a shape using the smallest amount of bezier curves possible. This produces a shape(s) based on the specifications you set in the Trace Bitmap menu. Click and drag to move the shape away from the original image. At this point, you may notice the traced object doesn't look quite right.  If so, just delete it and adjust the Trace Bitmap settings to create a new object. If you need to smooth out any of the lines or edges in the shape, you can do so manually using the "Edit Paths by Node" tool.  It's the icon that resembles a triangle clicking a vector point on a line.  It's in the toolbar to the left.  Use this tool to click and drag the vector points on the lines and corners.  You can also click and drag the bezier curves (the lines with dots extending from the vector points) to adjust the curves in between lines. To delete the original image, click the icon that resembles a mouse cursor in the toolbar to the left.  Then click the image and press the Delete key. Since SVG is the native format to Inkscape, you don't need to save the image in any special format.  Just use the following steps to save the image:  Click File in the menu bar at the top. Click Save As. Type a name for the image next to "File Name". Click Save.

Summary: Open Inkscape. Import an image you want to convert into an SVG graphic. Select the image. Open the Trace Bitmap menu. Click the checkbox  next to "Live Preview". Select a scan option. Uncheck  the box next to smooth. Adjust additional options (optional). Click Ok. Drag the shape away from the image. Edit the shape(s) manually. Delete the original image. Save the image.


It's really normal for toddlers to fuss and cry during this change, so try not to feel guilty or worry yourself. If your child sees you getting worked up, the situation will escalate. It can be very difficult for a parent not to give in when their child is in distress. You may feel like you are being too cold or rejecting your child, however, your toddler will be less confused and feel more secure if you stay as consistent as possible. Keep a warm, loving tone, and let your toddler know you are there, but do not give in, and do not feel guilty. If your child continues to cry and fuss at night, try to determine what the reasons are. During the day, when your toddler is calm, ask them about it. If it’s just stubbornness and a desire to stay with you at night, just keep being positive and consistent about the change. If it has more to do with fears—of the dark or of monsters—you may be able to resolve the situation by adding a night light, changing some furniture, or devising some sort of security ritual.  Ask them directly what is worrying them. If they don't know, make subtle suggestions to get the bottom of it. Are there shadows that can be fixed with a nightlight? Scary sounds that can be masked with light music? Lie with them for a little bit at night and pay attention to all the sights and sounds. Can they hear a lot of noise coming from other places in the house? Is there a tree that taps on the window? All of these things can be really disruptive to sleep but easily fixed. Reiterate what an exciting change sleeping in bed alone will be, and let your toddler know you are proud of how big and independent they are becoming. Show your toddler how much more room there is in the bed, and remind your toddler of the bedding and toys you picked out together for this moment. Tell your child again how exciting a time this for them. Remind them repeatedly that you are proud of them and try not to let them see you get down on yourself about the decision. It’s possible that you made the change too quickly. You know your child and your family and if after a few days or weeks it still doesn’t feel right—change it. Rather than bring them back to their crib or your bed, try to change your approach. Try sitting in the room until they fall asleep. After a few nights, move to the doorway; after a few more nights, move to the hallway outside the room.
Summary: Stay calm and patient if your child is very upset about the transition. Determine why your child is resisting. Stay positive, especially if your child is expressing very negative ideas. Consider a more gradual transition if your toddler continues to resist.