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ellien46275294
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January 26, 2021
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EPS file doesn't show all items in illustrator

  • January 26, 2021
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Hi everyone. I've seen this issue a couple times and I'mnot sure what it is and/or how to fix it. I downloaded eps vector file. Opened it up in illustrator and it shows me certain art work. But when I close the file and I look at a thumbnail on illustrator's recently opened files it shows me as if there should be more art pieces in it. I can't click "show all". I tried ungrouping objests, I tried to see if they were in clipping mask, but no, neither of those worked. I checked in layers and artboards in case they were not showing, however I don't see any other layers except the ones I already see open. Almost feels like the thumbnail is it's own thing and art in the file doesn't match it completely. Is there a way to fix it? 

 

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Am EPS thumbnail does not necessarily reflect its content. The thumbnail is an embedded pixel image. If the file itself has been changed after the thumbnail has been created, then the thumbnail might not change accordingly.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 26, 2021

Am EPS thumbnail does not necessarily reflect its content. The thumbnail is an embedded pixel image. If the file itself has been changed after the thumbnail has been created, then the thumbnail might not change accordingly.

ellien46275294
Participant
January 26, 2021

Okay, then next question ^_^ how do you create a thumbnail that will show up on your illustrator "opened recently" history. I'm trying to find it out right now, but no success so far

ellien46275294
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January 26, 2021

 

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