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is there a size limit for imported png images in illustrator cs4?
i’m trying to import a png file in illust. cs4, the file is somewhat big, but nothing outrageous, 22 x 9 in, 300 dpi. however when i try to put in illustrator it never appears on my artboard, nor my links palette, it’s just not imported. no warning, nothing. i have been able to import a smaller version, but unfortunately i need a large format file for printing purposes. any ideas?
best,
D.
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3 Replies
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Nope. I can import a 22″x9″ @300 just fine.
Try to trash your preferences, see if it helps. Sometimes the prefs file can do all sorts of stupid screw ups. -
Hi Les, thanks for your reply.
Is your large file also a png? I am able to import psd, jpgs and tif files with no trouble whatsoever, but when I bring in a png ( I need the background to be kept transparent) then I have issues. I also need to mention that the file is very complex, maybe too much to handle for Illustrator?
Best,
D.
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Well, I created 3 PNGS, all of them according to your spec(22″ x 9″ @300)
1. Using File > Export (PNG). This does not allow to specify exporting alpha channels (grayed out).
2. Using File > Save for Web. I saved the file as transparent 8bit PNG.
3. Using File > Save for Web. I saved the file as transparent 24bit PNG.
In all cases illustrator imported the linked files without any problems.
WinXP Pro SP3 | 4G | 32bit
CS4
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