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Exporting paths to Adobe Illustrator


    The Paths to Illustrator command lets you export Photoshop paths as Adobe Illustrator files. This makes it easier to work with combined Photoshop and Illustrator artwork or to use Photoshop features on Illustrator artwork. For example, you may want to export a pen tool path and stroke it to use as a trap with a Photoshop clipping path you are printing in Illustrator. You can also use this feature to align Illustrator text or objects with Photoshop paths.

To use the Paths to Illustrator command:

  1. Draw and save a path or convert an existing selection into a path.
  2. Choose File > Export > Paths to Illustrator.
  3. Choose a location for the exported path, and enter a filename.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Open the path in Adobe Illustrator as a new file. You can now manipulate the path or use the path to align Illustrator objects.
  6. Note that the crop marks in Adobe Illustrator reflect the dimensions of the Adobe Photoshop image. The position of the path within the Photoshop image is maintained, provided you don't change the crop marks or move the path.