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January 20, 2024
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Currently several steps required to move files between AI and Photoshop. A feature to quiclly move files between the two apps would be an awesome addition.

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Conrad_C

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How would you like to move them, exactly? Is there an example of a project and how it needs to work within that?

Because there are already many ways to move graphics between Illustrator and Photoshop.

It’s possible to simply import a file from the other program, and both Illustrator and Photoshop can already import the other program’s native file format as a linked or embedded file, with no conversion or export needed.

That import can be done through the File > Place commands that both Illustrator and Photoshop have.

That can also be done by simply dragging a document by one application, and dropping it into a document window in the other application, and that works both ways between Illustrator and Photoshop. There are also some more recent enhancements that let you drag and drop individual layers between Illustrator and Photoshop. So you can now drag and drop both whole documents and individual layers between Illustrator and Photoshop.

In Illustrator and Photoshop, it’s possible to add an object to Creative Cloud Libraries, switch to the other application, and add that same Library item to its document.

It’s also possible to copy and paste graphics between Photoshop and Illustrator, but that is often not the best way.

Is there another way that you need to do this, that isn’t already listed here?

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westdr1dwAuthor

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Absolutely !

How about a added menu item to move between the apps?

I can get to my PS Plugins quicker than moving a file between PS-AI/AI-PS. Litterally in two clicks I can have an image in Topaz ready to work. When done back in PS and drive on.

Just a thought. If you take offense at a suggestion are you not stifling users. Really should consider CRM (Cust Rel Mgt) in your line of work.

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westdr1dwAuthor

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@westdr1dw schrieb:

I may be missing something in your solution "You placed a file in Photoshop as a Smart Object? Just double click it in Photoshop's layer panel in order to edit it in Illustrator. Tah save and close to go back to Photoshop" Double clicking on a layer thumbnail opens the layer in a new window.

Smart objects can keep all their Live features while still being in a Photoshop composition. But the Photoshop file format cannot keep those Illustrator effects and brushes and all kinds of live effects and live objects (enfelopes, repeats, intertwines, live paiont, you name it). So the file is packaged as a Smart object. And of couse the Photoshop content in not inside, because Illustrator cannot keep that editable.

Workflow: Image Trace in AI, Save as a SVG, and move to PS. Would be nice to go directly to PS and/or PS-AI.. I have already provided examples of how this could be added to the File or Plugin menu. Albeit may be Plugin by title only may not be the right place based on semantics?

I don't think I'll ever understand the necessity of tracing when later on you will go back into Photoshop with it, effectively rasterizing it again. But again: What do you want to do with it? Apply effects to it? Use it in a mockup?

You can export a PSD from Illustrator. The only thing you need to do is open that in Photoshop. Other than that: select all, copy and paste. Or put into your CC library to move it over.

They are two different apps after all. The workflows and the demands are so diverse that it will be very difficult to find a one size fits all solution. Finding a space in the menu for the command is the simplest step in developing this.

Awesome thank you for the in-depth explanation.

However a little perplexed when you state you do not understand the necessity of moving an Image after traving to PS. Are you stating the image reverts back to original form and no gains? I see a major difference. If you magnify the image beyond 200% you will begin to see some pixelation or aliasing. Most users who use PS find it far easier to navigate in PS than AI. I think this is inherent in the design. Only way I can describe is moving from a relational database to hierachial database. Having worked in both databases a referential is a lot easier to navigate. As always appreciate your insight. If you are intrested would like to share a story with you while working at Ford and working with a Ford dealer in Cologne GE.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Which "several steps" are you referring to?

Step 1: Save the AI file

step 2: Place it in Photoshop?

Or

step 1: Copy artwork from Illustrator

step 2 : paste in Photoshop?

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