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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 & Relievo Filters

How Bitmap Filters Enhance the Engraving Style?

Updated Sep 7,2023

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 – Sketch, Comic 1, Comic 2, Relievo, and Black & White – is 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.

Tips: 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 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.