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j.khakase
j.khakase
Inspiring
September 25, 2023
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Why Object > Repeat doesn't work with placed .psd file of image?

  • September 25, 2023
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Hello Friends,

Why Object > Repeat doesn't work with placed .psd file of image

 

Correct answer Omar.Fathy

Hello,
The Repeat option works only with shapes/vector art. It doesn't work with pixel objects like jpg & png images or psd files.
You can use the transform commands (Transform each - Transform again ... etc) with these kind of pixel objects.

You can learn more about the repeat command below:
https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/repeat-patterns-desktop.html


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PVWEU28107031
Participant
April 1, 2025

So If You can basicly create pattern in illustrator using bitmaps (illustrator can make copies of bitmaps) we need to get this in future updates

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 1, 2025

As has already been said: turn it into a symbol. Then you can repeat an image.

Kurt Gold
Community Expert
Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 25, 2023

If you don't mind to embed the raster image, you can convert it into a symbol. After that the various Repeat functions should work.

 

Ares Hovhannesyan
Community Expert
Ares HovhannesyanCommunity Expert
Community Expert
September 25, 2023

One more idea. You can create pattern also. 

    Ton Frederiks
    Community Expert
    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    September 25, 2023

    Or a brush.

      Omar.Fathy
      Community Expert
      Omar.FathyCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      September 25, 2023

      Hello,
      The Repeat option works only with shapes/vector art. It doesn't work with pixel objects like jpg & png images or psd files.
      You can use the transform commands (Transform each - Transform again ... etc) with these kind of pixel objects.

      You can learn more about the repeat command below:
      https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/repeat-patterns-desktop.html


      j.khakase
      j.khakaseAuthor
      Inspiring
      September 26, 2023

      Thank you so much, for all the reply I get on this isssue.

      all are correct and can be use in various situation. but 1st reply has core answer on the issue I was facing. so I would like to go with it now.

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