Seperating objects in an AI file

[NewAEUser]

Hello!

I'm new to AI.

I have an AI file created by a graphic designer that I want to  use one object from.  The file has about 4+ objects.  How can I pull from this file just the one object (shape) that I want?

Thank you!

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

You can just select it with the selection tool and then copy and paste into a new file

It will get more complicated when the element consists of multiple paths that are not grouped. A screenshot of your situation would help.

[NewAEUser]

Thank you Monika!  I appreicate your help! 

[Anubhav M]

Hello @NewAEUser,

I hope Monika's suggestions helped with your workflow. If you need to directly export that asset you can also try right-clicking on that object and choosing the option for Collect for Export > As Single Asset and then choosing the format you want to export as (https://adobe.ly/3FLjo17).

Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Anubhav

[NewAEUser]

Hello Anubhav,

Is the simpliest way to combine images from different AI files to:

• Export some objects as PNG
• Combine all of the images in one AI file

Thank you!

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

NewAEUser,

It is far better to keep all objects as vector artwork and just copy and paste them into the one document.