Can I re-link an image if i don't have the source file?

Question

I work for a company that places customer art on templates. We require that all images be embedded but sometimes we get one that is linked. When we open that file, we get the warning about missing links, etc. My question is can I re-link the image if I don't have access to the original source file? I was told that I can, but I don't see how that would be possible if I'm receiving the art file from someone who probably received it from someone else.

Thanks for any info!

Ton Frederiks · Answer

If the file was saved with PDF Compatibility, you can try to Open the file in Photoshop.

In the Import PDF dialog select: Images.

Select the image that is missing and click OK.

Save the image, relink it in Illustrator and embed it.

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