Inkscape Envelope Deformation

Using Inkscape’s Envelope Deformation path effect, you can transform standard fonts into Text images like this whale. I this step by step tutorial, I show you how to use the envelope deformation tool to wrap text to the shape of an image. I show you how to clean up edges and how to do fine adjustments to perfect your design.
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If you want to follow along with the same whale image, you can download it for free from:
pixabay.com/vectors/whale-spr...
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To use the envelope deformation tool on text, you first need to convert your text to a path using the Object to Path function. You can then add a path effect to warp your text to the desired shape. If the shape is complex then I advise you make finishing corrections with the Nodes Tool. You can then use the Intersection path function to trim your text to the perfect shape.
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In this tutorial, I’m using the latest version of Inkscape - Inkscape 1.1
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[@geoffphil]

Very well done. I like how you trimmed the letters to fit the whale exactly. No need to turn the rectangle into a path. It will union ok as a rectangle.

[@CreateForFree]

Cheers and thanks for the tip. I've found some of your videos very helpful in the past.

[@deniskdenisk1985]

This channel deserves way more subs. The quality of the tutorials is fantastic.

[@CreateForFree]

Thank you, that's very much appreciated.

[@johnagorman]

Sensational!! So much good information. You present so smoothly. Thank you

[@CreateForFree]

You are so welcome!

[@victoria_hope]

Brilliant video, thank you! 🐳

[@CreateForFree]

Thank you, hope you found it helpful

[@isaaclutterodt3709]

very helpful, thanks

[@CreateForFree]

You're welcome!

[@kirstensubero541]

Genius!

[@CreateForFree]

Cheers

[@Dexter101x]

Brilliant

[@CreateForFree]

Thanks

[@artyom_dnp]

Greetings! A very interesting lesson. Thank you. I have a request for you.Can you do a lesson on Path Effects? I would be very grateful

[@CreateForFree]

I will try to make one in the not too distant future, although I don't seem to get much time for making videos so I can't promise when it will be.

[@artyom_dnp]

@@CreateForFree In any case, thanks for your work

[@erichartman5971]

I followed the tutorial exactly but my InkScape doesn't want to do what yours does. I can't Union my blocks and letters and the Intersection won't do anything.

[@CreateForFree]

If anything is grouped it will stop it working, so click on ungroup a few times. I've had issues with some operations if cap lock is on, so you could try turning cap lock off - if you have it on. If it's still not working, you could try using path - 'Object to path' first to convert everything to a path - will group the letters so hit ungroup a few times. If still doesn't work, close Inkscape, then try open a fresh document - may be a glitch. Good luck

[@erichartman5971]

@@CreateForFree The whale image you used won't ungroup for me. I've closed and reopened numerous times.

[@CreateForFree]

Have you downloaded the image as a vector graphic? If you have down loaded it in a different format such as PNG, then it won't work - as there won't be any paths to ungroup. Try downloading it again making sure it's as a vector or SVG.

[@CreateForFree]

@@erichartman5971 Have you downloaded it as a vector graphic? If you have downloaded it in a different format such as a PNG, then it won't work.

[@erichartman5971]

@@CreateForFree I followed the link you provided and used the same file. I've tried everything you suggested and watched and rewatched the video, but it still won't work for me. I was recently approved to purchase a Glowforge Plus for my classroom, and I am looking at different resources for my students to create and design. I though Inkscape might be the one, but if the features don't work for me, it will just waste valuable class time if it doesn't work for them,. Do you have any suggestions for other software that would be easier to use with my new Glowforge?