> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.prequilt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.prequilt.com/prequilt-features/tracer.md).

# Tracer

The Tracer feature enables you to upload an image, put it in the background, and use as a guide for creating a quilt top or creating a quilt block. You can control the transparency of this image while using it as a guide and it does not show up in your final quilt.

<figure><img src="/files/36LXZHHcsOqsKaP3BsoO" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>'Home Is Where the Heart Is' by Nancy C</em></p></figcaption></figure>

#### <mark style="color:blue;">Home is Where the Heart Is by Nancy C.</mark>

A few months ago, **Nancy C.** emailed us inquiring about a feature she was looking for. Was there a way to import an image for tracing? We had the capability to do that for a block, but not for an entire quilt. Well, what great feedback! Gar was able to figure out how to build out a quilt tracing  feature and Nancy was able to use it to create this beauty of a quilt, '*Home is Where the Heart Is*' by tracing a map! Well done! Thanks Nancy for the great feedback and idea!&#x20;

You can use the Tracer feature when you're creating both a quilt and/or a quilt block.

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[Tracer for Quilt Top](/prequilt-features/tracer/tracer-for-quilt-top.md)
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[Tracer for Quilt Block](/prequilt-features/tracer/tracer-for-quilt-block.md)
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