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Meet the New Bitmap Filters

Getting Started: How to Use Filters

Uncover the Best Practices

The 3D Visual Punch with Sketch & Embossment Filters

How Bitmap Filters Enhance the Engraving Style?

Updated Jan 10,2024

If you've updated to xTool Creative Space software V1.5, you're in for a delightful update! We added five bitmap filters designed to boost your engravings.

Meet the New Bitmap Filters

The addition of these filters ( Grid, Sketch, Comic 1, Comic 2, Embossment, and Black & White ) are not just about adding a color twist to your designs. They're crafted meticulously to enhance engraving results. Imagine getting the restoring hand-drawn comic or the depth of a 3D sculpture on a 2D surface. Sounds exciting? It is!

This guide will navigate you through their application, and show you examples of choosing the right filter for varying images. Let's dive in!

Getting Started: How to Use Filters

Kick-off by importing a bitmap image.
With a simple left click, a bitmap panel will pop up on the right.
Pick the filter that catches your eye.

When working with filters, maxing out on sharpness can often give optimum results.

Uncover the Best Practices

Sketch for a Superior Trace Effect：

When aiming for that authentic sketchy trace, the Sketch filter does wonders.

Blending Sketch with Comic 1 for Vector-like Outcome:

It's an intriguing mix! The fusion of Sketch and Comic 1 simulates a vector illustration. Definitely worth a shot.

Accentuating Color Blocks with Comic 1 & Comic 2 For images where color blocks are close in hue, the combination of Comic 1 and Comic 2 can make them pop, enhancing clarity.

A Clear Contrast with Sketch and Comic 2 Seeking a departure from the original style? This duo offers distinct engraving styling, highlighting even the minutest details.