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July 28, 2023
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Merging Vector Layers

  • July 28, 2023
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Hello, does a vector illustration become rasterized once the layers are merged? If I export the file as PDF and open it in Illustrator, would it still be in vector format? Thanks!

Correct answer Anshul_Saini

Hi @helloriri,

 

Thanks for reaching out. There are some limitations to the imaging model of Fresco that you should be aware of. When you merge a vector layer with a non-vector layer, the new combined layer will be converted to a raster layer. This is because layers in Fresco must be either vector or raster, and they cannot have both types of content.

 

Merging two vector layers will result in a new vector layer. However, if blend modes have been applied to one of the layers, the resulting layer will be rasterized. This is because blend modes are raster effects, and merging two vector layers will convert the vector layers to raster.

 

To avoid rasterizing your vector layers, you should avoid merging them with non-vector layers and avoid using blend modes on vector layers.

 

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Best,

Anshul Saini

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Community Manager
August 31, 2023

Hi @helloriri,

 

Thanks for reaching out. There are some limitations to the imaging model of Fresco that you should be aware of. When you merge a vector layer with a non-vector layer, the new combined layer will be converted to a raster layer. This is because layers in Fresco must be either vector or raster, and they cannot have both types of content.

 

Merging two vector layers will result in a new vector layer. However, if blend modes have been applied to one of the layers, the resulting layer will be rasterized. This is because blend modes are raster effects, and merging two vector layers will convert the vector layers to raster.

 

To avoid rasterizing your vector layers, you should avoid merging them with non-vector layers and avoid using blend modes on vector layers.

 

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

Best,

Anshul Saini

Community Expert
September 9, 2023

This is good to know.