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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2
User Guide
Importing artwork from Photoshop
Importing artwork from Photoshop
Illustrator supports most Photoshop data, including layer comps, 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.
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.
See also
“Photoshop import options” on page 333
“About linked and embedded artwork” on page 325
Photoshop import options
When you open or place a Photoshop file that contains multiple layers, you can set the following options:
Layer Comp If the Photoshop file contains layer comps, specifies which version of the image to import. Select Show
Preview to display a preview of the selected layer comp. The Comments text box displays comments from the
Photoshop file.
When Updating Link Specifies how to handle layer visibility settings when updating a linked Photoshop file that
includes layer comps.
• Keep Layer Visibility Overrides Updates the linked image based on the state of layer visibility in the layer comp
when you originally placed the file.
• Use Photoshop’s Layer Visibility Updates the linked image based on the current state of layer visibility in the
Photoshop file.
Convert Photoshop Layers To Objects And Make Text Editable Where Possible Preserves as much layer structure
and text editability as possible without sacrificing appearance. However, if the file includes features that Illustrator
doesn’t support, Illustrator preserves the appearance of the artwork by merging and rasterizing layers. For example:
• Layer sets that use the Dissolve blending mode as well as all layers in clipping masks get merged into single layers.
• Adjustment layers andlayersthatuse aKnockoutoptionare merged with theunderlyinglayers, as arelayersthat
contain transparent pixels and use the Color Dodge, Color Burn, Difference, Linear Burn, Linear Dodge, Vivid
Light, Linear Light, or Pin Light blending mode.
• Layers that use layer effects may be merged; however, the specific merging behavior depends on the blending
mode of the layer, the presence of transparent pixels, and the layer’s blending options.
• Hidden layers that require merging are discarded.
Note: The Convert Photoshop Layers To Objects And Make Text Editable Where Possible option is not available when
you link to a Photoshop file.
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