Exporting PNGs from Adobe Illustrator can be a useful skill for any designer or artist looking to share their work online, or incorporate it into other digital projects. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to export a PNG from a visible artboard in Adobe Illustrator.
Step 1: Open your Adobe Illustrator file
Open the Adobe Illustrator file containing the artboard you want to export as a PNG. Make sure the artboard is visible in your workspace.
Step 2: Select the artboard
Click on the artboard you want to export as a PNG to select it. You should see a blue outline around the selected artboard.
Step 3: Adjust artboard size (optional)
If you want to adjust the size of the artboard before exporting, you can do so by dragging the handles on the edges of the artboard to resize it. This step is optional, but it can be useful if you want to create a specific size PNG.
Step 4: Go to File > Export > Export for Screens
Navigate to the top menu and click on “File” > “Export” > “Export for Screens”. This will open the Export for Screens window, where you can specify the export settings for your PNG.
Step 5: Configure export settings
In the Export for Screens window, you can specify the format (PNG), scale, and destination folder for the exported PNG. Make sure the format is set to “PNG” and adjust the scale as needed. You can also choose the destination folder where the PNG will be saved.
Step 6: Export the PNG
Once you have configured the export settings, click on the “Export Artboard” button. Adobe Illustrator will then export the selected artboard as a PNG file and save it to the specified destination folder.
Step 7: Verify the exported PNG
Navigate to the destination folder you specified in the export settings and verify that the PNG file has been created successfully. Open the file to ensure that the exported PNG looks as expected.
By following these steps, you can easily export a PNG from a visible artboard in Adobe Illustrator. This simple process can be a valuable skill for designers and artists who want to share their work digitally, whether it’s for social media, websites, or other digital projects. With the ability to quickly export PNGs, you can easily showcase your designs and artwork to a broader audience.
