Importing artwork from PhotoshopIllustrator supports most Photoshop data, including layers, editable text, and paths. This means that you can transfer files between Photoshop and Illustrator without losing the ability to edit the artwork. You can bring artwork from Photoshop (PSD) files into Illustrator using the Open command, the Place command, the Paste command, and the drag-and-drop feature. The method you choose depends on how you want to use the artwork. In cases where Illustrator must convert the Photoshop data, a warning message appears. For example, when importing a 16-bit Photoshop file, Illustrator warns you that the image will be imported as an 8-bit, flat composite. Likewise, Illustrator warns you that images containing non-square pixels (such as those from video applications) will be scaled to a 1:1 ratio and imported as a flat composite. Note: Spot colors imported from Photoshop appear gray on-screen and in composite output. However, these colors will separate correctly. If Illustrator detects a swatch conflict when importing spot colors, a warning message appears. To import a Photoshop file as a single bitmap image:
The converted file retains no individual objects, except for the document clipping path (if one exists). You can create a document clipping path in Photoshop using the Clipping Path command in the Paths palette menu. For more information, see Photoshop Help. Opacity is retained as part of the main image, but is not editable. To import a Photoshop file with its layers intact:
Illustrator preserves as much layer structure as possible without sacrificing appearance. However, if the file includes layer features that aren't supported in Illustrator (including clipping groups, adjustment layers, layer effects, and some blending modes), Illustrator selectively merges and rasterizes them. For more information, see About importing layers from Photoshop files. ![]() Layer mask in Photoshop (top) converts to opacity mask in Illustrator (bottom), preserving blending mode and transparency. To move part of an image from Photoshop to Illustrator:
To move individual paths from Photoshop to Illustrator:
You can select any path or path segment that appears in the Paths palette, including shape vector masks, work paths, and saved paths. For more information on selecting paths, see Photoshop Help. Note: Pasting as a compound path is faster, but may result in some loss of editability. To import all paths (but no pixels) from a Photoshop document:
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