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Chris  P.  Bacon
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December 11, 2022
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Save only selection in AI file as separate AI?

  • December 11, 2022
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How do I save a selection as AI?

I only have the option export selection, there's only SVG option, no AI.

There is no "save as" option only for the selection, so that I could save it as AI.

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Correct answer Monika Gause

You can create a PDF preset that includes an AI file (Preserve Illustrator editability). And then use it for the export. In Illustrator it will be fully editable. You could change the file extension to .ai if you want it to autimatically open in AI when you double click it.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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December 11, 2022

You can create a PDF preset that includes an AI file (Preserve Illustrator editability). And then use it for the export. In Illustrator it will be fully editable. You could change the file extension to .ai if you want it to autimatically open in AI when you double click it.