How to Save an AI File as a PDF with 4 Pages
Adobe Illustrator is a widely-used software program for creating vector graphics. One common task in Illustrator is saving a multi-page AI file as a PDF with four pages. This can be useful for creating multi-page documents or presentations that you want to share or print in a single PDF file. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to save an AI file as a PDF with 4 pages.
Step 1: Open your AI file in Adobe Illustrator
First, open the AI file that you want to save as a PDF with 4 pages in Adobe Illustrator. This could be a multi-page document or a file with multiple artboards. Make sure that your file is organized in such a way that you have 4 distinct pages that you want to include in the PDF.
Step 2: Arrange your artboards
If your AI file contains multiple artboards, you will need to arrange them in the order in which you want them to appear in the PDF. You can do this by clicking on the Artboards panel and rearranging the order of the artboards as needed.
Step 3: Save as PDF
Once you have your file and artboards arranged as desired, go to File > Save As. In the dialog box that appears, select “Adobe PDF” as the format. This will open the PDF Options dialog box.
Step 4: Set up the PDF options
In the PDF Options dialog box, you can specify various settings for the PDF file, such as compression, fonts, and color settings. Make sure to select “Show Artboards” under the “Pages” section. This will ensure that each artboard in your AI file is saved as a separate page in the PDF.
Step 5: Specify the number of pages
Under the “Pages” section, you can specify the range of artboards you want to include in the PDF. If you have 4 artboards, you can specify the range as “1-4” to include all four artboards in the final PDF.
Step 6: Save the PDF file
After setting up the PDF options, click “Save” to create the PDF file. You can choose a location to save the file and specify a name for the PDF.
By following these steps, you can save your AI file as a PDF with 4 pages, each corresponding to the artboards in your original AI file. This makes it easy to create multi-page PDF documents or presentations directly from Adobe Illustrator.
In conclusion, saving an AI file as a PDF with 4 pages is a straightforward process that involves arranging your artboards and specifying the number of pages in the PDF options. With the right settings, you can create a professional, multi-page PDF document directly from Adobe Illustrator.
