I'm working with photoshop and want to open an eps file. Can I open an eps file as a layered file in photoshop? When I open the file it rasterizes the image so its just an image. I want the layered file.
thanks
#1
No and no.
Where is the file from? What program created it? If it's from a vector program, that's what you should use to open it.
#2
The file was made in Indesign. So Eps files are not layered? thanks
#3
I'm working with flash. So it would be easier if I had a layered file. Can you save indesign files as layered files viewable in photoshop?
thanks
#4
You can Place EPS files - smart objects (what version of PS are you using?).
Then export the layers as separate files.
However, Illustrator can open the EPS files.
Your workflow is a bit back to front though.
#5
You'll find it not so easy to open ID generated EPS files in Illy.
Bob
#6
I could be wrong, but I don't think ID eps files can be layered.
I believe they are pixel-based so they will be rasterized.
As far as I know, eps files don't "really" support layers or transparency, at least not in the way Photoshop understands such things.
#7
You'll find it not so easy to open ID generated EPS files in Illy.
No problems for me Bob, however, PDF files do import with greater editability (blending modes intact, etc - though strokes are made into seperate objects.
Ed, ID shapes are vector based (CS2 anyways), and import as such into Illy.
#8
Okay. I'm a bit behind (Photoshop CS, ID 2 and Illustrator 10). The technology has overtaken me and left me in the dust.
#9
The technology has also left postscript in the dust. The new Adobe PDF Print Engine should be enough to kill it altogether....I hope.
Bob
#10