Illustrator does not use data on embed

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June 2, 2026
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When linking to an AI file, then embedding: why can't illustrator embed the original AI data, with the original grouping and layer order? It is its own file type after all.

Correct answer Ton Frederiks

@Face523 I totally agree, you may want to add your vote here:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/45031159-embedding-linked-illustrator-content-should-embed

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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I wouldn’t think it would since one is embedding it--to me, that implies a single object.

I assume you are familiar with the Paste Remembers Layers option in the Layers panel?

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

Ton Frederiks

Correct answer

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@Face523 I totally agree, you may want to add your vote here:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/45031159-embedding-linked-illustrator-content-should-embed

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