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What is included when you package a file in Illustrator?
When you package a file, you create a folder that contains the Illustrator document, any necessary fonts, linked graphics, and a package report. This report, which is saved as a text file, includes the information about the packaged files.
What does linked file mean?
Linked means that you are referencing a file that exists outside of your Illustrator file. Typically, you would leave your files linked as you are working on the file to ease any changes to them, possibly embedding them when you send your file off to the printer.
How do I unlink a file in Illustrator?
Select an embedded image in your document, and do one of the following:
- In the Control panel, click Unembed.
- From the Links panel menu, choose Unembed.
Why do I need a linked image in illustrator?
Once the Illustrator file is separated from the image it will no longer be visible or linked within that working file. Linked images are very useful if you are working on a file that has several images or design elements in it as it keeps file size much lower.
What happens when a linked document is not included in illustrator?
When you send an Illustrator document containing linked content, it must be packaged. If these linked files are not included when the file is sent, the document will not be editable. This can cause immediate issues if the document is going through a prepress process preparing for print.
How do I create a package file in illustrator?
When you package a file, you create a folder that contains the Illustrator document, any necessary fonts, linked graphics, and a package report. This report, which is saved as a text file, includes the information about the packaged files. Choose File > Package. Package dialog box. Specify the folder and location settings:
Is there a way to link Photoshop to illustrator?
You can link a number of different file types, such as .jpeg, .png, Adobe Photoshop (.psd), Adobe Illustrator (.ai), and many more! Once your working file is opened, click on >File in the top left corner of Adobe Illustrator.