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lmcnee1
lmcnee1
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September 12, 2017
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How do I import swatches that are saved as an .ai file into InDesign?

  • September 12, 2017
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I paid for and downloaded a bundle of really cool swatches, but they are saved as an .ai file and I can't import or use them in InDesign? Is it possible to do this?

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Correct answer SJRiegel

In your AI Swatch Pallet, you have the option to Save Swatch library as ASE.

The ASE file can then be imported into the InDesign Swatch Pallet (Load Swatches).

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manal shanableh
manal shanableh
Legend
September 13, 2022

also you can save the colors to cc library.

vinny38
vinny38
Legend
September 12, 2017

In addition to what have been said before (loading ASE), please note you won't retrieve gradients or patterns, only plain colors.

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andreas56453368
Participant
September 13, 2022

Is this still the case today?... TY! 

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    SJRiegelCorrect answer
    Legend
    September 12, 2017

    In your AI Swatch Pallet, you have the option to Save Swatch library as ASE.

    The ASE file can then be imported into the InDesign Swatch Pallet (Load Swatches).

      BobLevine
      Community Expert
      BobLevineCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      September 12, 2017

      Open the file in Illustrator, export the swatches as an ASE file, load in InDesign from swatches panel menu (load swatches).

        Peru Bob
        Community Expert
        Peru BobCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        September 12, 2017

        Moved to the InDesign Forum from the nontechnical Lounge Forum.

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