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eilishclaire
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July 27, 2021
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Illustrator to Corel Draw

  • July 27, 2021
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Hi, would anyone know why the gradients I have in Illustrator show up as transparent when I open the file in Corel Draw? Is there a specific way I need to be setting up my file?

 

Thanks!

    Correct answer Monika Gause

    Try and save as an AI CC file (Illustrator doesn't make a distinction between the CC versions).

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    vidya_7446
    Participant
    February 24, 2025

    2 methods,

    1) from Illustrator, while saving - save as Japanese Illustrator option, this will help in opening directly on any Corel versions. but complex gradients and mask may have different results. but best for Flat colours...

    2) Save as PDF - Select PREPRESS Option - open in coreldraw...

    hope this helps

     

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 24, 2025

    Japanese is only available for version 3 files, which could ruin some elements in the file.

     

    If there is more than just paths in the file, I would go for anything below 2020. Up to CC2019 can be opened directly in CorelDRAW.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 27, 2021

    Which version of AI did you save? CorelDRAW opens CC2019

    What kind of gradient is it?

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    eilishclaireAuthor
    Participant
    July 27, 2021

    Hi! I saved it as illustrator 2020. Will it only open with 2019?

    The gradients are a 2 and 3 color linear gradients.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 27, 2021

    Try and save as an AI CC file (Illustrator doesn't make a distinction between the CC versions).

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