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chia80
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November 15, 2023
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Save PDF file as image

  • November 15, 2023
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I'm encountering difficulties when saving my PDF files in Illustrator. Ideally, I'd like to save them as something akin to an image, much like how one would save a PDF from Photoshop. I often receive feedback that my files are large and take time to open, and occasionally when others print them, the pattern isn't fully visible.

How can I optimise a PDF for quick loading in Reader and trouble-free printing? On some occasions, the patterns turn entirely white as well.

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    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 15, 2023

    I would make a copy of your file, this PDF is an RGB file that contain spot colors.

    Spot colors are use for printing and normally are used in CMYK files.

    Select All and choose Edit > Edit Colors > Convert to RGB

    From the Object menu choose Rasterize.

    Save as pdf without Illustrator editing capabilities (this is destructive!)

    Anubhav M
    Community Manager
    Anubhav MCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    November 15, 2023

    Hello @chia80,

    Thanks for reaching out. Would you mind trying out the suggestions shared in these help articles (https://adobe.ly/40CAYen) (https://adobe.ly/40JxDtR) and checking if it helps?

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

     

    Thanks,

    Anubhav

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