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When should you rasterize in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:18 pm

There are a few occasions when rasterizing is a good idea in Illustrator:

When you need to create a vector image from a raster image. Illustrator can automatically rasterize bitmap images and create a vector image from them.

PRO TIP: When you rasterize in Illustrator, you are essentially converting your vector artwork into pixels. This can be helpful if you need to resize your artwork or if you want to apply a filter to your artwork. However, once you rasterize your artwork, you will no longer be able to edit it as a vector.

When you need to create a vector image from a raster image that is larger than the available memory in Illustrator. If you try to create a vector image from a raster image that is too large, Illustrator will tell you that the image cannot be saved and you will need to reduce the image size.

When you need to create a vector image from a raster image that is too large to fit on one screen. When you rasterize an image, Illustrator creates a vector version of the image that can be placed on different screens without the need for pixelation.

When you need to create a vector image from a raster image that is too large to fit on one page. When you rasterize an image, Illustrator creates a vector version of the image that can be placed on different pages without the need for page breaks.

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