Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Exporting to Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a graphics and image editing program. When you export artwork to
Photoshop, Illustrator converts objects into pixels and preserves layers and transparency.
Other conversions include removing strokes and effects from text and changing opacity
masks to layer masks. During the export process, you can specify a color mode for the
pixels, resolution size (the number of pixels per inch), and whether you want to flatten or
preserve layers, smooth out the edges with the Anti-aliasing option, and embed the color
profile in the image. In addition to exporting, you can also copy and paste objects into
Photoshop, which automatically creates Smart Objects that you can re-edit in Illustrator.
Export a Document as a Photoshop File
Click the
File
menu, and then click
Export
.
Enter a name for the file in the File Name (Win) or Save As (Mac) box.
Click the
Save as Type
list arrow (Win) or
Format
popup (Mac), and then click
Photoshop (*.PSD)
.
Navigate to the location where you want to save the document.
Click
Save
.
