: Make a non raster drop shadow (adobe illustrator) I know how to make a drop shadow from the effects panel but it is not useful for what i am trying to do. so i was wondering if anybody

@Nimeshi706

Fact is, it's difficult to create something that's that smooth and isn't a vector. At least, as far as I know. But here's a neat method that may create similar results without the rendering/rerendering times:

(Excuse my poor handwriting)

1) Create your shadow:



2) Create a a third shape, whose color matches the background:



3) Select the blend tool:



4) Click your shadow shape and the background color shape:



Of course, the downside is that this only works with solid color backgrounds. But hopefully this sends you in the right direction and gives you a few ideas.

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