Expert: Kevin Stohlmeyer - 9/26/2010

Question
__when i export a tiff file for printing
and re open it again i found the fonts are hazy and not pure as it was in the AI file please i need to save my work in tiff format but HR
__is it possible to save the work in tiff file and can edit text when we open it again
i mean tiff file one layer for pics and the text  is editable
thank you very much

Answer
Hi Amgad,

Before you export your TIFF file, go to Effects>Document Raster Effects Settings and change the resolution to 300 ppi. Then, in the TIF export dialog box, choose High Resolution. This will export out a hi-res version for you.

Next, it is not possible to save out a layered TIFF file from Illustrator, let alone with editable text. Anything you export out is flat and final.

Try opening the AI in Photoshop one layer at a time, or bring it in without text and enter text in Photoshop. PS will allow you to save out layered TIFF files that you can reopen and edit text in PS only.

Thanks

Kevin