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Question
Hi there! I am working in CS3. I am importing a .psd image with a transparent background into Illustrator. In Illustrator, the image sits on top of a solid background. When printed, under the .psd image box the background is fade of the rest of the color, becoming a transparency, instead of solid background right up to the .psd. image Is there a way to save the .psd file so that it does not cause the illustrator background the shade? Thanks for your time!
Hi Danny,
You have to create a clipping mask in Illustrator. Place your image on its own layer, then either copy and paste or create a path on top of the object. Then in the layers palette, click the create clipping mask button.
Thanks
Kevin
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Adobe Illustrator
Kevin Stohlmeyer
Expertise
I am an Adobe Certified Instructor. I can answer all your questions about Adobe Illustrator version 8 through the new Adobe CS5 versions.
Experience
I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Adobe Illustrator and have been teaching this application to college students for the past 6 years. I now teach this as a corporate instructor.
Organizations
Milwaukee Adobe Users Group
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions
Education/Credentials
BA - Graphic Design
Adobe Certified Instructor - Illustrator
Adobe Community Professional
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