File Export Settings
Different Export Setting
Save as AI (Adobe Illustrator File)
- Ideal if you plan to work on the project again;
- Compatible with other Adobe software (e.g., After Effects, InDesign) if Create PDF Compatible File is checked;
- Option to save each artboard separately;
- Offers backward compatibility with older versions.
Save as EPS
- A widely compatible older format preferred by print houses;
- Larger file size but highly compatible with various software and machines.
Save as PDF
- Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities allows future editing but increases file size; uncheck if size or security is a concern;
- Compression settings enable bitmap image compression;
- Downsampling to 72 PPI is recommended for digital display.
Export As
- A simple export option for common formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, Photoshop);
- Useful for quick, straightforward exports.
Export for Screens
- Useful for exporting multiple artboards or assets;
- Supports export at different scales (e.g., 1x, 2x, 3x);
- Ability to add prefixes and control size for each export.
Save for Web
- Designed for web or mobile application exports;
- Supports formats like GIF, JPEG, and PNG (8-bit and 24-bit);
- Provides control over image size, quality, and file size;
- Offers detailed settings for web optimization.
General Tips
- Use 72 PPI for digital exports, higher PPI for print;
- PNG is ideal for web designs with transparency, while JPEG works well for images;
- Save settings or presets to streamline future exports.
Slice Tool
The Slice Tool
- Divides your artboard or design into multiple parts (slices);
- Click and drag to create custom slices, and Illustrator will automatically generate slices for the rest of the artboard.
Exporting Slices
- Multiple slices are created, which can be exported separately or together;
- In the Export for Web window, use the Slice Select Tool to choose which slices to export.
Export Options
- Export All Slices: exports the entire artboard as divided;
- Export All User Slices: exports only the slices you manually created;
- Export Selected Slices: exports only the specific slices you select.
Use of Slices
- Slices are beneficial for web and mobile app design, allowing developers to integrate small sections into their code for optimized performance.
Export Settings for Printing
Printing Preparation Guidelines
- Set Document to CMYK Mode: ensures accurate printing colors;
- Bleed: Prevents white edges by extending design elements beyond the artboard's edges.
Setting Bleed
- Go to File > Document Setup and set a bleed (e.g., 5mm on each side), or set it while creating a new document;
- Objects near the edges of the artboard should be extended into the bleed area to ensure proper trimming after printing.
Exporting for Printing
- Save the file as AI format or export it as PDF depending on the printing house's requirements;
- When exporting as PDF, ensure to check Marks and Bleeds and select "Use Document Bleed Settings";
- Enable printer marks (trim marks) to assist with precise cutting during printing.
1. What is the purpose of setting a "bleed" in a document for printing?
2. When exporting for print, which resolution is recommended?
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Different Export Setting
Save as AI (Adobe Illustrator File)
- Ideal if you plan to work on the project again;
- Compatible with other Adobe software (e.g., After Effects, InDesign) if Create PDF Compatible File is checked;
- Option to save each artboard separately;
- Offers backward compatibility with older versions.
Save as EPS
- A widely compatible older format preferred by print houses;
- Larger file size but highly compatible with various software and machines.
Save as PDF
- Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities allows future editing but increases file size; uncheck if size or security is a concern;
- Compression settings enable bitmap image compression;
- Downsampling to 72 PPI is recommended for digital display.
Export As
- A simple export option for common formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, Photoshop);
- Useful for quick, straightforward exports.
Export for Screens
- Useful for exporting multiple artboards or assets;
- Supports export at different scales (e.g., 1x, 2x, 3x);
- Ability to add prefixes and control size for each export.
Save for Web
- Designed for web or mobile application exports;
- Supports formats like GIF, JPEG, and PNG (8-bit and 24-bit);
- Provides control over image size, quality, and file size;
- Offers detailed settings for web optimization.
General Tips
- Use 72 PPI for digital exports, higher PPI for print;
- PNG is ideal for web designs with transparency, while JPEG works well for images;
- Save settings or presets to streamline future exports.
Slice Tool
The Slice Tool
- Divides your artboard or design into multiple parts (slices);
- Click and drag to create custom slices, and Illustrator will automatically generate slices for the rest of the artboard.
Exporting Slices
- Multiple slices are created, which can be exported separately or together;
- In the Export for Web window, use the Slice Select Tool to choose which slices to export.
Export Options
- Export All Slices: exports the entire artboard as divided;
- Export All User Slices: exports only the slices you manually created;
- Export Selected Slices: exports only the specific slices you select.
Use of Slices
- Slices are beneficial for web and mobile app design, allowing developers to integrate small sections into their code for optimized performance.
Export Settings for Printing
Printing Preparation Guidelines
- Set Document to CMYK Mode: ensures accurate printing colors;
- Bleed: Prevents white edges by extending design elements beyond the artboard's edges.
Setting Bleed
- Go to File > Document Setup and set a bleed (e.g., 5mm on each side), or set it while creating a new document;
- Objects near the edges of the artboard should be extended into the bleed area to ensure proper trimming after printing.
Exporting for Printing
- Save the file as AI format or export it as PDF depending on the printing house's requirements;
- When exporting as PDF, ensure to check Marks and Bleeds and select "Use Document Bleed Settings";
- Enable printer marks (trim marks) to assist with precise cutting during printing.
1. What is the purpose of setting a "bleed" in a document for printing?
2. When exporting for print, which resolution is recommended?
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