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rachels39460042
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November 16, 2018
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can I un-rasterize an image in Illustrator?

  • November 16, 2018
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I rasterized all my layers because I was trying to shrink the file size but I need to go back and edit the image now but I can't seem to figure out how to undo the raster. Is there a way? Thanks

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    Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

    Unfortunately the answer is no. Operations like rasterizing should be done on copies of the original file; not on the only copy. Do you not have a backup?

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    Mohammad.Harb
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    Mohammad.HarbCommunity Expert
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    November 16, 2018

    If the objects are not ovelapped, image trace may help but it is impossible to get the same accurate result as  the origional file.

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    rachels39460042Author
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    November 16, 2018

    I have a copy of outlines but not the colours, textures and opacities that I inputed.

    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
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    November 16, 2018

    It's a little like trying to restore an egg to its original condition after you've broken the shell and beaten it.

    Larry G. Schneider
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    Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 16, 2018

    Unfortunately the answer is no. Operations like rasterizing should be done on copies of the original file; not on the only copy. Do you not have a backup?

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