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PRO TIP: When you embed an image in Illustrator, it means that the image becomes part of the Illustrator file. This is different from linking to an image, which means that the image is stored in a separate file.
- What does it mean to embed in Illustrator?
- Is it better to link or embed images in Illustrator?
- What is the difference between linking a file and embedding a file in your Illustrator document?
- What is the difference between a linked image and an embedded image?
What does it mean to embed in Illustrator?
Embedding is the other way to include artwork from another file in an Illustrator document. When you embed an image, a copy of the artwork is incorporated into your Illustrator document. You are not notified of any changes to the original, and the only way to update is to replace the placed image.
Is it better to link or embed images in Illustrator?
Embedding images is a must when you transfer Illustrator files that contain images to other devices. Keep in mind that when an image is linked doesn't mean it's embedded. So, always do the extra steps to link your image(s). No broken links!
What is the difference between linking a file and embedding a file in your Illustrator document?
1. As linked image where the image has to be included along with the illustrator file. As an Embedded image where the image becomes part of the Illustrator file. As you can see we have placed our image in the illustrator document.
What is the difference between a linked image and an embedded image?
Embedding resources means the document is portable at the expense of a greater file size—all the resources are stored in the document. Linked resources give a much smaller document file size as only link information is stored.
