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jwang1
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August 14, 2019
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Transparent vector file looks different when copy-pasted to a different background in Illustrator

  • August 14, 2019
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So I bought this smoke vector image (left). When I copy and paste it to my own file it looks different. I also tried copying the smoke with the background but it also changes after pasting it into my own file. The transparency of both images are the same. Some smoke parts are 50% some 70%.

Anyone knows what I am missing?

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Correct answer Artur Gustavo

Eu tive problemas mesmo copiando entre documentos do mesmo modo de cor, e consegui resolver apenas mudando o "document raster effects settings" para "transparent"

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chrisl41501719
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August 15, 2019

Go ahead and write your post. I will check it as soon as I can.

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jwang1Author
Participant
August 14, 2019

Thank you. I was indeed copying from rgb to cmyk.

Anyone know has an idea for a workaround beause need my file in cmyk. I tried exporting in png and then placing inside my file but it did not work.

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
August 14, 2019

Transparent effect such as theone you are seeing almost always depend heavily on certain blend modes that typically don't work well with CMYK color mode.

Basically you don't have a lot of options here other than overhauling that file competely.

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Test Screen Name
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August 15, 2019

Maybe... flatten the purchased file, THEN convert to CMYK. If it looks ok, now place the converted file. (Copy and paste is best avoided! It adds extra uncertainty).

    Eugenio.NYC
    Eugenio.NYC
    Participating Frequently
    August 14, 2019

    also check if bought documents are using the same profile, go to the lowest part of Illustrator and click on the little

      sishamIAGD
      Community Expert
      sishamIAGDCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 14, 2019

      Are you copying from RGB to CMYK by any chance..? Some of the filters/effects used may change its appearance.

      Srishti Bali
      Community Manager
      Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 14, 2019

      Hi there,

      Thanks for reaching out. I see the image looks different in the second screenshot. In addition to the suggestions shared by Sam, you can also refer to the steps shared on this similar discussion: Illustrator changes colors when importing an image

      Let us know if that helps or if you need further assistance.

      Regards,

      Srishti

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