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MelinaTheDivina
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February 18, 2015
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How to import Illustrator files to Premiere Pro (keeping layers)

  • February 18, 2015
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Hi guys help me please. How can I import Ai files to Premiere Pro and keeping all the layers!

Thank you!

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    Correct answer Ann Bens

    Illustrator files get rasterized on import.

    Illustrator files 'loose' their layers in Premiere but

    If you need to edit the layers you can open the file from Premiere's timeline in Illustrator and do so.

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    kikeyang
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    September 11, 2023

    In 2023 export to pdf each layer using the multiple files option (an artwork for each part of the image if you are going to animate or just need the layers) then you open all the pdf´s and save each one of them as ai... there you have your layers

     

    ayala318263878
    ayala318263878
    Participant
    January 18, 2018

    i need the doc to be in layers also in premier

    KJerryK
    KJerryK
    Legend
    February 18, 2015

    To open the Ai layers for individual use in Premiere you can export the project from Illustrator to a psd file and then import that into Premiere. But It has to start as an rgb color model or Pr gives a generic error and will not open it.

    Ann Bens
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    Ann BensCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 19, 2015

    If one needs to keep the layers say for animation one is better off in AE.

    Ann Bens
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    Ann BensCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 18, 2015

    Illustrator files get rasterized on import.

    Illustrator files 'loose' their layers in Premiere but

    If you need to edit the layers you can open the file from Premiere's timeline in Illustrator and do so.

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    Richard M KnightCommunity Expert
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    February 18, 2015

    I have never tried it but can you import Illustrator files retaining the layers into Photoshop and then import the psd into Premiere?

    Ann Bens
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    Ann BensCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 18, 2015

    I think you can but then you loose the vector ability.

    RoninEdits
    RoninEdits
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    February 18, 2015

    this help?  Adobe Premiere Pro Help | Importing still images

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