Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
The X on a selected image indicates that the image is linked (with edges
showing, View > Show Edges).
The image appears on the artboard, with the upper-left corner of the image where
you clicked. The image is 100% of its original size. You could also have dragged
with the loaded graphics cursor to size the image as you placed it. Notice in the
Control panel that, with the image selected, you see the words “Linked File,” in-
dicating that the image is linked to its source file, together with other information
about the image. By default, placed image files are linked to their source file. So, if
the source file is edited (outside of Illustrator), the placed image in Illustrator is
updated. Deselecting the Link option while placing embeds the image file in the Il-
lustrator file.
Scaling a placed image
You can duplicate and transform placed images just as you do other objects in an Illustrator
file. Unlike vector artwork, you need to consider the resolution of the raster image content
in your document, since raster images without enough resolution may look pixelated when
printed. Working in Illustrator, if you make an image smaller, the resolution of the image
increases. If you make an image larger, the resolution decreases. Next, you will move, res-
ize, and rotate the Kayak.jpg image.
