How Do You Rasterize a Layer in Illustrator?
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What does it mean to rasterize in AI?

Rasterizing in Illustrator means losing its original data and converting it to something more specific in nature. Similarly, In Illustrator, objects and artworks are drawn in a vector format that can lose its originality when exporting to some other graphic software.

When should you rasterize in Illustrator?

So… You use effect rasterize because: 1) you want to be able to modify the paths or shapes, and 2) for performances and 3) because it’s convenient. Object rasterize is like doing a create outline on the text of a layout that you want to edit later…

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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