How do I import an image into Inkscape and cut around it

[Jules]

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How to Create a Cut Line around a bitmap Engrave in Illustrator

A question came up in another tutorial about how to add a cutting outline to an image that you want to engrave in Adobe Illustrator. There are several ways to do it. Some of them would involve using another program like Photoshop or GIMP, and those might be a little easier for beginners, but rather than having to bring yet another program into the mix, I thought I’d show how it can be done in Illustrator. Creating a Shaped Cut Line in Illustrator: 0. Look closely at your jpeg image for …