So I have a bit of a problem which I am wandering if can even get worked out?
I created a design in Corel X5 that has PSD and TIFF images in it. The client needs them in an AI file. When I exported the file the images did not come in correctly they were pixelated and broken up.
I think this is a common problem and is there anywhere around it for it to be able to be exported correctly as an AI file. I really don't want to lose this job/client?
Sounds like you're using some kind of effects that are not supported in the AI format, Judy.What AI version are you exporting to?Do you have lenses/transparencies like drop shadows in your file?
Would it be possible to upload the CDR somewhere, so we can check what may be causing it?
I don't remember what version I exported it, would that make a difference?
I did not use any lenses, transparencies, or effects. The images I used in the file were placed flat PSD and TIFF files. Unfortunately I cannot show the CDR file because its protected and I signed a confidently agreement.
I just don't want to lose out on future jobs with this client because I am not able to export to ai correctly.
Maybe you could produce a simple CDR file that includes an object that produces the problem but does not include any material from your customer, so that it can be uploaded ?
okay, I think I uploaded a very simple example here. Client just emailed back and told me when she gets the ai file the images are very low res and pixelated. So when the AI file is being exported the images are not staying their original resolution.
Yep, looks pretty bad. In the screen shot, I published to PDF using the highest compatibility, which is Acrobat 9 in the case of using CDX7.
I exported as an AI file. I then opened the PDF and dragged the same bitmap from the PDF to the AI file for comparison.
I am attaching a ZIP of the PDF that I renamed the extension to AI. If that is opened in AI (which I have) the image is nice.
Mike