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BryanPS
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February 4, 2019
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Convert all text to shapes - bulk conversion, multiple layers?

  • February 4, 2019
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I have a lot of goups and text layers inside. I need to convert them all (text layers) to shapes before export to PDF. Can I make some bulk convert?

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Correct answer Trevor.Dennis

Do you use Layer filters?

Filter only Type layers

And convert to Shape.  They become individual Shape layers.  Is that OK?

If not, you can filter for Shape layers and merge (Ctrl e)

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jane-e
jane-e
Braniac
February 5, 2019

BryanPS  wrote

I have a lot of goups and text layers inside. I need to convert them all (text layers) to shapes before export to PDF. Can I make some bulk convert?

Hi Bryan,

How can we convince you not to convert your text layers to shapes before exporting to PDF? Not only is it not considered a best practice, it is a bad practice. Keep your text live.

Please read this entire thread, but start with the response from Dov Isaacs​ from Adobe and follow his recommendations.

Re: [Photoshop + Acrobat] "Export As Optimized PDF" distorts / garbles all vector data

~ Jane

    Trevor.Dennis
    Trevor.Dennis
    Braniac
    February 5, 2019

    Yes, Jane.  Good point.  I did wonder, and should have asked why.

      chanaart
      chanaart
      Braniac
      February 5, 2019

      ask why and do not do it. This is not a great workflow.

      Leaving live text is the correct workflow.

      Trevor.Dennis
      Trevor.DennisCorrect answer
      Braniac
      February 4, 2019

      Do you use Layer filters?

      Filter only Type layers

      And convert to Shape.  They become individual Shape layers.  Is that OK?

      If not, you can filter for Shape layers and merge (Ctrl e)

        Sahil.Chawla
        Community Manager
        Sahil.ChawlaCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        February 4, 2019

        Hi Bryan,

        Could you please check the steps suggested here and let us know if it helps?

        Batch - Convert shapes from text

        Regards,
        Sahil

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