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1. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
[scott] Mar 18, 2011 11:14 AM (in response to El Gu man)Drag and drop from the document window in Photoshop to Illustrator always works for me.
I'd consider using the Place command seamless integration as well.
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2. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
El Gu man Mar 18, 2011 11:42 AM (in response to [scott])But do you get a transparent object? Is the object on a flatten, transparent layer while in PS?
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3. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
Larry G. Schneider Mar 18, 2011 12:01 PM (in response to El Gu man)The .psd file must contain layers with the object on an upper layer and a transparent background layer. I wrong about multiple layers It can have only a single layer but that cannot be listed as a background layer nor can it be flattened.
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4. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
Mike Gondek2 Mar 18, 2011 12:03 PM (in response to El Gu man)Your original workaround of placing .psd files is the way to work. If you work with hi res images, then you want to link to the files, so that your computer does not slow down. You also have better control over color profiles that way, so each printer can swap in their profiles, for each time you use that image.
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5. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
shunithD Mar 18, 2011 12:13 PM (in response to Larry G. Schneider)Larry G. Schneider wrote:
The .psd file must contain layers with the object on an upper layer and a transparent background layer. I wrong about multiple layers It can have only a single layer but that cannot be listed as a background layer nor can it be flattened.
And, if you uncheck the Link option and get the next dialogue... make sure you check the Convert Layers to Objects...
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6. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
El Gu man Mar 18, 2011 1:17 PM (in response to Larry G. Schneider)Is everyone here talking about creating a .psd file with a transparent background in PS, save it, and then use 'Place' in Illustrator? I know this method works -I use it all the times. I'm talking about having both programs open, and use the move tool to drag, or select-copy-paste, from PS to Illustrator. This method seems to create a white background, very much like placing a .jpg file.
Gustavo
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7. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
Larry G. Schneider Mar 18, 2011 1:35 PM (in response to El Gu man)Using copy/paste is done by means of the OS and will flatten the file. You can drag the file from the desktop and have it retain the transparency.
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8. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
El Gu man Mar 18, 2011 4:02 PM (in response to Larry G. Schneider)But dragging from the desktop is like placing it. So I am going to answer my own question here folks .
Basically...
1) One cannot drag and drop (or copy and paste) from Photoshop to Illustrator, when needing a transparent background (graphic or photo)
2) In order to get a transparent background, save the PS file in .psd format (with transparent backgound obviously), and use the Illustrator 'Place' command to bring the file in.
Thanks everyone for the input, and so long,
Gustavo
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9. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
Aido andisiwe juta Oct 22, 2014 6:48 AM (in response to El Gu man)No one is really answering your question really here, they just jumping it.
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10. Re: Photoshop to Illustrator: background not transparent
Mike Gondek2 Oct 23, 2014 1:15 PM (in response to Aido andisiwe juta)Everyone, previous to your response, has contributed to answering this question.



