: Is there a way to convert from Illustrator to Photoshop and maintain things like text, lines, arrows as editable? I am working with someone who likes to use Photoshop for their scientific figure

@Candy945

Actually check out my method. Let's say you want to edit the text of illustrator to have the effcts of photoshop. What I do is use is make the txt in illustrator and then copy it and go into Photoshop control N for new file.... It sizes the file perfect!! Then paste and keep it a smart object. Edit the text in Photoshop then save the PSD.... Then go back to illustrator and go to file...place the PSD :) now you have full control of it!!! The resolution stays awesome and if you ever wanna change the text you can by editing the Photoshop file from illustrator then double clicking the smart object that will automatically open back in illustrator.... ;) pretty neat!!!

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@Turnbaugh909

You can export your Illustrator file to a PSD. This will maintain what can be maintained. That won't include everything, but text and shapes can be exported as text and shapes.

Simply choose File > Export... and choose "Photoshop (psd)" from the drop down menu. Then click the EXPORT button and a second dialog will pop up....



Be certain to export to the color model the Illustrator document is in and tick the "Write Layers" option.

It helps if you avoid all transparency and blend modes in Illustrator. If you do have transparency settings, including glows and shadows, some Illustrator artwork can be flattened upon the export to maintain the overall appearance. It is best to never add any shadows or glows or blending options within Illustrator before the export.

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