How do you create a graphic symbol from an image in Adobe Illustrator?

Creating a graphic symbol from an image in Adobe Illustrator can be effectively accomplished by selecting the image and then dragging it to the Symbols panel. This method allows users to easily convert an existing image into a reusable graphic symbol, which can be later utilized multiple times throughout their project without needing to recreate or re-import the image.

When you drag the image to the Symbols panel, Illustrator automatically opens a dialog box where you can name the symbol and adjust any additional settings before finalizing its creation. This process not only maintains the original image within your document but also provides the flexibility to manipulate the symbol independently after it has been created.

Other options listed do not provide the correct method for creating a graphic symbol directly from an image in Illustrator. For instance, converting an image through a right-click option is not a recognized method in the program's workflow. Additionally, the file path option does not relate to the typical symbol creation process, and adding images to a symbols library is not how you create a symbol; rather, it refers to organizing or storing symbols for future use. Therefore, the correct technique is accurately reflected in the choice related to dragging the image to the Symbols panel.