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November 12, 2017
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How to separate "Drop Shadow" effect from an object's appearance in Illustrator?

  • November 12, 2017
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Hi mates! Is there any way to create a different layer out of "Drop Shadow" effect in Illustrator? So, basically I need some shortcut way to have a shadow of an object separated from that object. Thanks in advance and have a nice day! (:

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    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Are you referring to expanding the appearance?

    It will convert the shadow to a raster image and separate it from the object.

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    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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    November 12, 2017

    If you want only the drop shadow and keep the effect live, try this:

      Ton Frederiks
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      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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      November 12, 2017

      Maybe simpler, fill the shape with Black, Blur it and change the Opacity and Blend mode.

        Monika Gause
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        Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        November 12, 2017

        Are you referring to expanding the appearance?

        It will convert the shadow to a raster image and separate it from the object.

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