Exporting images with transparency to Illustrator

432 views8 repliesLast post: 1/23/2007
Hi ,

I have two questions about exporting image with transparency from Photoshop to Illustrator ,

1. as I understand , the only way to export an image with transparency from Photoshop to Illustrator is to make a clipping path and than save it as a Tiff or PSD , than opening it in Illustrator. Is that right?

2. can I File>Place Photoshop images with transparency within Illustrator?

Thanks
S
#1

1. No.

2. Yes.

Use PSD, and only 8 bits per channel.
#2
Why you are so urgent Scott Falkner , if you have no desire to answer its was better to skip my thread.
#3
Why are you so sensitive ShayGaghe?

He answered you didn't he?
#4
Shay,

Scott has answered both your questions succinctly.

Namely, No, a clipping path is not the only way to preserver transparency and Yes, a PSD file placed in Illustrator will retain transparency and translucency.

What more do you want???
#5

1.what are the ways to export?what is the best way to export?what is clipping path and what it does in the exporting?

2.should export it as PSD only? cant i just drag it between the applications?

know its user to user and no one own me answers but come on...YES and NO? it was insulting.
#6
should export it as PSD only?

Yes

cant i just drag it between the applications?

No

<VBG>
#7

1. You don't export...you save. PSD is generally best. Check Photoshop
help for clipping path details, but in short it's simply a way to hide pixels. Everything inside is visible, everything outside is hidden.

2. Yes and No.

Yes, it's user to user forum. Nobody is getting paid to help you. I suggest you lighten up if you want to continue to receive help.

Bob
#8
Sorry Scot! I really was under great pressure.
#9