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[Trace](https://support.shapertools.com/trace) # Trace Quickly and easily turn drawings into SVG files ## Getting Started - [Introduction to Shaper Trace](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18986835329307-introduction-to-shaper-trace) - [What's in the Box](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18627253192219-what-s-in-the-box) - [Registering the Trace Frame](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18627651162267-registering-the-trace-frame) - [Main Menu](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18627691645851-main-menu) - [Supported Devices](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18627393958555) ## Capturing Your Drawing - [Preparing your Drawing](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18628000738075-preparing-your-drawing) - [Capturing your Drawing](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18628630543387-capturing-your-drawing) ## Converting Your Drawing to Vectors - [Choosing a Line Type](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18632206685723-choosing-a-line-type) - [Modifying the Vectors](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18632600057371-modifying-the-vectors) - [Adjusting Your Scan](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18633010954779-adjusting-your-scan) ## Saving Your Vectors - [Saving your Capture](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18635380706971-saving-your-capture) ## Care & Storage - [Care and Storage](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/18635455465115-care-and-storage) ## Trace FAQs - [Browser Compatibility](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/21326736188187-browser-compatibility) - [Allowing Access to the Device Camera](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/19462977053723-allowing-access-to-the-device-camera) - [Creating a Shortcut to Trace](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/19453091274779-creating-a-shortcut-to-trace) - [Trace FAQs](https://support.shapertools.com/hc/en-us/articles/15978753527451-trace-faqs) - [Origin](https://support.shapertools.com/origin#main-content) - 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