Skip to main content
jessicak15728906
jessicak15728906
Participant
June 1, 2018
Answered

Cut out transparent logo from another image

  • June 1, 2018
  • 2 replies
  • 1581 views

Hi Everyone!

I am seriously struggling with how to properly use path finder or even a clipping mask (or not?) to cut the shape of our our logo out of another shape.

I need the shape to actually be transparent for printing purposes, not just change the color of the logo to the background.

I have attached an image of what I am trying to do, we need the black YMCA logo to be transparent cut out of the teal heart cardiogram.

PLEASE HELP!

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer John Mensinger

Jessica,

The steps I gave you (and the ones posted by cinziamarotta) would work if the heart is a vector shape.

If it's a raster image (EPS could be either/both), your better options would be:

  1. Attempting this in Photoshop
  2. Manually redrawing the heart in Illustrator before subtracting the logo from it as described above.

2 replies

cinziamarotta
cinziamarotta
Participating Frequently
June 1, 2018

Hi,

convert the black YMCA logo into a compound path

then select both the two shapes: YMCA and the light blue hart > pathfinder > EXCLUDE (shape modes)

John Mensinger
Community Expert
John MensingerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 1, 2018

jessicak15728906  wrote

...to cut the shape of our our logo out of another shape.

Help me make sense of your post. You need to cut your own logo out of a larger graphic? You don't already have a stand-alone graphic of your own logo?

If you mean you need a "hole" in the heart that's the shape of your logo, select all the parts of the logo and choose Object > Compound Path > Make. Then, with the logo and the heart shape selected, click Pathfinder > Minus Front.

jessicak15728906
jessicak15728906Author
Participant
June 1, 2018

Hi John!

I got very excited about your response, but unfortunately it is not making the hole we hoped for.

There heart file is an EPS. Do I need to trace it and create a new shape before taking your steps?

I tried rasterizing it and then following your steps and this is what happened:

John Mensinger
Community Expert
John MensingerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 1, 2018

Jessica,

The steps I gave you (and the ones posted by cinziamarotta) would work if the heart is a vector shape.

If it's a raster image (EPS could be either/both), your better options would be:

  1. Attempting this in Photoshop
  2. Manually redrawing the heart in Illustrator before subtracting the logo from it as described above.
Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices