October 2020
Version 3.0:
- Algorithm issues fixed
- Saving custom path names
- Russian localization
The Ai2Psd script may help to prepare vector layers for export from AI to PSD file.
| Object | Support | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Basic shapes | YES | Editable |
| Path shapes | YES | Editable |
| Groups | YES | Editable |
| Text | YES | Editable |
| Fills | YES | Editable |
| Clipping Paths | YES | Editable |
| Gradients | NO | Rasterized |
| Strokes | NO | Rasterized |
| Filter Effects | NO | Clear |
P.S. Some layers in the PSD could get merged randomly...in 2020 there's still no reliable way to control it. We tried!
En: How to export an Illustrator file into a vector layered Photoshop file
Ru: Экспортируем векторные слои из AI в PSD
Should work with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and later.
The script has been tested on Illustrator CS6 (Windows 7), Illustrator CC 2017-2020 (Windows, Mac OS).
- Download archive and unzip. All scripts are in the folder
jsx - Place
Ai2Psd.jsxin the Illustrator Scripts folder:- OS X:
/Applications/Adobe Illustrator [vers.]/Presets.localized/en_GB/Scripts - Windows (32 bit):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [vers.]\Presets\en_GB\Scripts\ - Windows (64 bit):
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [vers.] (64 Bit)\Presets\en_GB\Scripts\
- OS X:
- Restart Illustrator
Drag and drop the script file (JS or JSX) into Adobe Illustrator window
I recommend the Scripshon Trees panel. In it you can specify which folder your script files are stored in.
If you want to save the vector stroke in the PSD, then you have to select the object and use Object → Path → Outline Stroke.
If you have a large group of small objects, e.g. hair brush draws, fur or outlined text, it'd be better for the to combine such elements into the Compound Path with Object → Compound Path → Make before the script is executed.
- Open document in Adobe Illustrator
- Choose
File → Scripts → Ai2Psd - Wait for the message of completion
- Export the file to PSD via
File → Export → Export As...
Meshes, objects with a gradient fill or Spot color, pattern, various strokes can't be left as vectors after the export, but they will be separate raster layers in the PSD file.
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| Version | Notes |
|---|---|
| v3.0 | Algorithm issues fixed. Added: Saving custom path names, Russian localization. |
| v2.3 | Minor issues fixed. |
| v2.2 | Added progress bar and timer. |
| v2.1 | Fixed unlock and order of objects issue. |
| v2.0 | The script doesn't need to load the helper Action file. |
| v1.3 | Fixed Overprint issue. |
| v1.2 | Improved preformance. |
| v1.1 | The script unlocks visible layers & objects before and the do the rest. |
| v1.0 | Initial Version. |
This script is in active development.
Found a bug? Please submit a new issues on GitHub.
Email [email protected]
Radmir Kashaev: GitHub
Ai-to-Psd is licensed under the MIT licence.
See the included LICENSE file for more details.