: Illustrator: trying to isolate some layers in a stock vector image I downloaded a stock vector image and I want to delete some of the layers but something strange is happening. Two of the

@Samaraweera207

If the file is layered then first go to the 'Layers' panel F7, unlock any locked layers and choose 'Flatten Artwork'.

Then select all via Ctrl+A, right click and choose 'Release Clipping Mask' as many times as you can or until it becomes clear that everything has been released from its mask.

Then you might also need to select all again and hit Ctrl+Shift+G a few times to ungroup any groups that might be defined.

Then going into outline mode via Ctrl+Y might be helpful to locate parts of the resulting released and ungrouped artwork. Hit A for the 'Direct Selection Tool' which allows you to select objects or paths individually and remove what you don't need.

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