Importing Transparent EPS/AI Vector File into Photoshop

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April 22, 2017
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Hi,

I have downloaded a few "spark" images w/transparent backgrounds from AdobeStock.com but they are all in Vector or EPS format.

When I attempt to import these vector files into Photoshop, it does not retain the transparency.

I have deselected the checkered background layer in AI, and copied and pasted only the sparks layer into Photoshop but it automatically creates a black surrounding.

Is there a specific way as to how I need to import the file AI file into Photoshop.

Many thanks in advance.

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

Hi PeanutButterjealous,

the file you mentioned can be opened in Illustrator.

It looks like a complicated file.

The transparency grid you see is a fake transparency grid made from gray squares.

There is a path above this "grid" that contains an opacity mask with a gradient

If you remove or hide these 2 layers at the bottom and choose View > Show Transparency Grid you will see the real transparency of the objects.

If you copy and paste these into Photoshop as a smart object and enlarge them a lot (they are tiny) you will keep the transparency.

Mohit Goyal

Community Manager

Hi all,

Take a look at the following article to move designs between Photoshop and Illustrator for a different workflow that suits your design objectives: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/move-designs-between-photoshop-illustrator.html

Also, if you are looking to work with Illustrator design in Photoshop? See this: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/use-illustrator-artwork-in-photoshop.html

Hope it helps.

Thanks,

Mohit

gerryg83w

Participating Frequently

My photoshop CC 21.2.7 in OS High Sierra 10.13.6 suddenly started doing the same thing - opening an eps logo file with transparent background that previously always displayed correctly now has a black field! I thought it was corrupted but it isn't, as I opened in AI to check. What's happened?

jane-e

Community Expert

Can you show your Layers panel? Spin open any layers so we can see the contents. The object creating the "black field" should be near the bottom of the layer stack.

~ Jane

gerryg83w

Participating Frequently

Here is a simple example of the problem, with the layers and channels. I found no clue as to the origine of the black. Of course I can simply select the red but with some logos it's not so easy. The black shouldn't be there. I hope this isn't one of those digital gremlins no one has ever heard of.

Thanks for your response

Gerry