How to Import AI Into Photoshop With Layers
Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop are two of the most widely-used graphic design programs in the industry. Oftentimes, designers need to import AI files into Photoshop with layers intact to seamlessly continue working on their design. This process can be a bit tricky if not handled correctly, but with a few simple steps, you can easily import your AI file into Photoshop and retain all your layers.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you import AI files into Photoshop with layers:
Step 1: Save Your AI File Correctly
Before importing your AI file into Photoshop, make sure you save it correctly in Adobe Illustrator. To retain layers in Photoshop, you should save your AI file as an AI (Adobe Illustrator) file. This will preserve the layers upon importing into Photoshop.
Step 2: Open Your AI File in Photoshop
Once your AI file is saved, open Photoshop and go to File > Open to open the AI file. In the Open dialog box, select your AI file and click “Open.”
Step 3: Import as Smart Object
When the AI file is opened in Photoshop, it will prompt a dialog box asking how you want to import the file. Choose “Smart Object” to import the AI file with layers retained. This will convert your AI file into a smart object, which maintains its original layers and can be edited without losing any quality.
Step 4: Edit Your Smart Object
Once the AI file is imported as a smart object, you can double-click on the smart object layer to edit the original layers in Adobe Illustrator. This allows you to make any necessary changes to the original AI file without losing any quality in Photoshop.
Step 5: Save Your Changes
After you’ve made your changes to the AI file, save and close it in Adobe Illustrator. Photoshop will automatically update the smart object with the changes made to the original AI file.
By following these simple steps, you can easily import AI files into Photoshop while retaining all the original layers. This allows for seamless collaboration between both Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, ensuring that your designs are always kept intact and editable. With the ability to import AI files with layers intact, designers can efficiently work on their projects and achieve the desired results.
