Feature request: pathfinder operates on embedded graphics

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December 12, 2019
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It would be nice if I could embed a jpeg or some other graphic format and then be able to use the pathfinder tools to change the shape of the image. Seems doable as the graphic imports as a path that happens to be filled with pixels rather than a color or pattern.

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Monika Gause

Community Expert

JPEGs are pixel images, not paths filles with pixels.

You can use a clipping mask.

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jodyradzik17160276Author

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The problem with clipping masks is that when you are using them liberally, the structure of the file becomes rather confusing when viewed in wireframe mode. We are working on complex packaging designs with many elements and I'd prefer have those areas of the bitmap removed to keep the structure of the file simple rather than to be full of many paths that don't function as strokes or fills.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

In that case you might want to use an image editing application.

Of course you can also inside Illustrator apply a clipping mask first and then use Object > Rasterize. But I doubt that you will ever get the superior results of an image editing software with that.

Ashutosh_Mishra

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Hi Jody,

Thanks for reaching out. You may post all the feature requests and suggestions on https://illustrator.uservoice.com/
Once posted, you can share the link here as well so that other people too can upvote.

This is the best way of communicating with the Engineering and Product Management teams regarding issues and suggestions so they can be implemented in future releases.

Regards,

Ashutosh

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