Time for action — converting a logo to a vector-based image

Here's how you use Inkscape to convert a raster image logo into an SVG image in vector graphic format (that will be scalable!):

1. Open the logo you want to convert in Inkscape. Whenever possible use an image that is of as high resolution as possible. This will ensure the best possible recreation of the logo. You can see from the enlarged screenshot that the edges are not smooth, as shown in the following image:
   
2. Select the entire image (Edit and then Select All) and then perform a trace by choosing Path and then Trace Bitmap.
3. In the Trace Bitmap dialog box, select Multiscan Colors as the mode and be sure that Smooth is unchecked. The Scans can be set to 15.
4. Click OK to start the conversion.
5. (Optional step) As needed, adjust the new vector conversion of the image. Add, move, and adjust the nodes to match the original raster more closely.
6. Next you need to delete your original image. From the main menu, select Object and then...