Illustrator not embedding images by default

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February 21, 2020
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Hi

Previously, images were embedded by default, but recently I have had an issue where images are not being embedded in files. I have several files that are ongoing and I add to /alter frequently.

Is there an option to always embed by default in new files? Also, is there a way to go back to existing files and set it to embed automatically?

I have Illustrator 2020 on Windows 10.

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

I cannot find a way for drag and drop.

You could make the Shift drag a habit or remember to select all and select Embed Image(s) from the Links panel menu before saving.

M

mmiummiu

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Same issue four years later - all my drag-and-drop images appear linked, I just realized. Workfiles by other colleagues were appearing broken when I realized I produce the exact same broken files.

The solution is actually to hold shift while placing with drag and drop, apparently that embeds an image file. But I can't find a way to make this default.