Skip to main content
E
ericb7672237
Participating Frequently
November 12, 2019
Answered

Copy & Paste from Illustrator to Photoshop 2020

  • November 12, 2019
  • 3 replies
  • 13718 views

I can't copy/paste objects from Illustrator to Photoshop.

 

When I paste into Photoshop, Photoshop hangs until I go back to Illustrator and click okay on error popup. The error pop up is "The operation can not complete because of unknow error. (CANF)".

 

I am using the latest updates of all software. I can copy from Illustrator to InDesign. I have restarted the computer and both applications. This worked in the 2019 versions with a problem.

 

Is this a known issue?

 

This topic has been closed for replies.
Correct answer jane-e

This has now been answered in the Illustrator forum. For those interested, see this solution:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/Illustrator/Illustrator-2020-giving-error-while-copy-pasting-object-to/m-p/10740076

I’ll lock this thread. Please continue any discussion at link above.

~ Jane

3 replies

Mohit Goyal
Community Manager
Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
Community Manager
November 23, 2021

Hi all,

 

Take a look at the following article to move designs between Photoshop and Illustrator for different workflow that suits your design objectives: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/move-designs-between-photoshop-illustrator.html

 

Also, if you are looking to work with Illustrator design in Photoshop? See this: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/use-illustrator-artwork-in-photoshop.html

 

Hope it helps.

 

Thanks,

Mohit

jane-e
Community Expert
jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
November 14, 2019

This has now been answered in the Illustrator forum. For those interested, see this solution:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/Illustrator/Illustrator-2020-giving-error-while-copy-pasting-object-to/m-p/10740076

I’ll lock this thread. Please continue any discussion at link above.

~ Jane

C
chrisl41501719
Participating Frequently
November 12, 2019

I mean this with all honesty and no malice whatsoever.

 

Good because that is a terrible way to work. You are making your illustrator (vector) files blocky (rasterized). 

    E
    ericb7672237Author
    Participating Frequently
    November 12, 2019

    I mean this with all honesty and no malice whatsoever.


    It might actually be one of the best ways to work. LOL


    On import, you are given the option for Smart Object (which I believe uses ADL) which will later open that photoshop smart object in Illustrator for easy vector updating. You are also given the option to import from the clipboard as a shape layer, so you can pull complex vector shapes and logos into Photoshop and scale with zero loss in image quality. Without it, the workflow here would be soooo slow.


    Sorry if that came off as pontificating, I promise it wasn't meant to be.


    Can you do me a favor and tell me if you can copy/paste a simple vector square from Illustrator into Photoshop and tell me if you get the Photoshop import box or the Illustrator error pop-up? I am using CC 2020 for both apps.

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices