: "Flatten" vector image in Illustrator so that invisible objects are not included I have multiple objects on top of each other in various layers. Now I would like to export a version of my file

@Pierce403

I made a quick video. This does not go too far in-depth, but is meant as a general guide of how I would go about this with different types of objects, including an image and a an object color blend.

Separating different objects types in Adobe Illustrator

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@Nimeshi706

Try this: (only works with vector)

Select all your vectors, go to Object>>Flatten transparency. This will make all vectors closed, so the outlines.

Pathfinder>>trim.

This wil make a top object cut all the objects behind it and so on.

See the picture below.

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@Margaret771

Are you trying to "export" to another Illustrator file? Because otherwise, wouldn't exporting to a JPG achieve what you are trying to do? You could also try exporting to a PDF. I think that will retain the layers if you reopen the PDF in illustrator.

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