Why your images are actually 'ghosts' in Adobe Illustrator
In short: Understanding how Illustrator handles external files is key to maintaining a clean, manageable workspace. This video demonstrates how to port in images and manage their connections to your local drive.
In Adobe Illustrator, images are not embedded directly into the document by default; they are linked back to your computer's storage. This means that when you use the 'Place' command to add a file, Illustrator creates a reference to that specific location on your hard drive.
This system allows for seamless updates. If you replace an original file with a new version—keeping the same orientation—Illustrator automatically updates the visual in your document. This workflow ensures your project remains dynamic without requiring you to manually re-import assets every time a change is made.
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