How to Import Pictures Into Illustrator

The Adobe Creative Suite sets the standard in the modern design world, allowing for unprecedented cross-program interaction. A project can be moved seamlessly from one program to the next in order to use the unique options of each of Adobe's design programs such as Illustrator or Photoshop. While designers typically purchase the entire Adobe Creative Suite, they can also purchase Adobe Illustrator separately, according to Adobe.

Things You'll Need

• Adobe Illustrator
• Photo files

Instructions

1. Open the Adobe Illustrator software. Under the "File" heading select "New." In the pop-up window that appears, designate where you will save this new project and its name. Click "OK" to continue and exit the pop-up window. A blank Illustrator document will appear.

2. Select "Place..." from the "File" heading. A pop-up window will appear over the Illustrator interface. Navigate through your hard drive in this window to locate the photo file you wish to import.

3. Once you have found the file you want, select it. If alterations in the photo are anticipated, check the box next to the "Link" command in this window. This will automatically update the photograph's appearance in Illustrator with any changes made in other programs such as Adobe Photoshop. Click "Choose" to import the photo and exit the window.

4. Your photo will be placed in the blank Illustrator file. From here you can apply Illustrator's many features to create the image you envision.

References

• Basic Illustrator Q&A