Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
This logo is rasterized as bitmap art and loses its definition when enlarged.
Placing image files
You can bring raster artwork from Photoshop or other applications into Illustrator using the
Open command, the Place command, the Paste command, and drag-and-drop. Illustrator
supports most Adobe Photoshop data, including layer comps, layers, editable text, and paths.
This means that you can transfer files between Photoshop and Illustrator without losing the
ability to edit the artwork.
When placing files using the File > Place command, no matter what type of image file it is
(JPG, GIF, PSD, etc.), it can either be embedded or linked.
Embedding
files stores a copy of
the image in the Illustrator file, and the Illustrator file size increases to reflect the addition of
the placed file.
Linked
files remain separate external files, and a link to the external file is
placed in the Illustrator file. Linking to files can be a great way to ensure that image updates
are reflected in the Illustrator file. The linked file must always accompany the Illustrator file,
or the link will break and the placed file will not appear in the Illustrator artwork.
Note
Illustrator includes support for Device N rasters. For instance, if you create
a Duotone image in Photoshop and place it in Illustrator, it separates
properly and prints the spot colors.
Placing an image
First, you will place a JPEG (jpg) image into your document.
1.
Click the Layers panel icon ( ) to open the Layers panel. In the Layers panel, select
the Woman layer.
When you place an image, it is added to the selected layer. The layer already includes
the white circle you see on the artboard.
