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Managing a large archive of vector files

Beth34261132lk3d
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Jun 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

Can anyone help me find a way to preview my vector files without opening each file? There must be an easy way but I can't find it. 

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Bobby Henderson Community Expert
Community Expert , Jun 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

If your computer is Windows-based it's probably going to be best using Adobe Bridge to browse files. Windows File Explorer doesn't generate any image previews for common Adobe file types (AI, EPS, PDF, PSD, etc).

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Doug A Roberts Community Expert
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Jun 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

Were they saved with PDF compatibility on?

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Beth34261132lk3d
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Beth34261132lk3d
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Yes. Does that make a difference?

 

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Doug A Roberts Community Expert
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Yes, it means anything that can preview a PDF can preview your files. Mac OS preview should be able to, or Adobe Bridge. What OS are you using?

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If your computer is Windows-based it's probably going to be best using Adobe Bridge to browse files. Windows File Explorer doesn't generate any image previews for common Adobe file types (AI, EPS, PDF, PSD, etc).

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