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kayleighk41485087
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February 24, 2018
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How to use photoshop and illustrator without pixelating?

  • February 24, 2018
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I am illustrating in illustrator for the smooth lines and easy editing but I like to use photoshop to add different elements into the illustration. They both have different tools which help my artwork but when I save my ai file, and import it into photoshop it pixelates and vice versa. If I start with photoshop and import to illustrator it pixelates too. Is there a way to use both programs and keep it un-pixelated?

Thank!

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    rcraighead
    rcraighead
    Legend
    February 24, 2018

    You can place or paste AI artwork as "Smart Objects" in PS, so they remain vector. This allows you to scale them, freely, in PS without losing quality. You can also increase the overall resolution of your PS file and the Smart Objects remain sharp. If you create your PS elements at the right resolution Photoshop and Illustrator artwork can coexist well together.

    If you aren't using "Smart Objects" in Photoshop learn about them here.

    michelew83603738
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    michelew83603738Community Expert
    Community Expert
    February 24, 2018

    What resolution are you using in Photoshop and what output is your Illustration for. If you are using the proper workflow, you shouldn't be having this issue.

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    edgrimley
    Participating Frequently
    February 24, 2018

    Photoshop is a raster based software and it only displays in pixels. Illustrator will not display imports from Photoshop as vector unless you convert them to vector. (image trace)

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