: How can I preserve vector file size and quality when exporting to PNG format with Illustrator? Possible Duplicate: eps file vector quality issue I have a large vector .eps file

@Murray976

You can't get the "same quality" when comparing vector(ai) to raster (png), Vector is a resolution independent format and will always result in better quality when used. Raster content is constructed of pixels and will always be bound by pixel limitations. What you can do is get a good quality raster image from a vector image.


Open the file in Illustrator.
Choose File > Save For Web
The Save For Web dialog window will open
Click the "Image Size" tab on the right of the window.
Input the dimensions you want.
Under Anti-aliasing, choose "Art Optimized" in most cases
Click Save.

This will save a web-resolution png file of the contents.

Save for web works prety much the same in Illustrator as it does in Photoshop.

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@Hamaas979

help.adobe.com/en_US/illustrator/cs/using/WS714a382cdf7d304e7e07d0100196cbc5f-6561a.html#WS714a382cdf7d304e7e07d0100196cbc5f-61cea
Rasterize a vector object
Select one or more objects.

Do one of the following:

To permanently rasterize the objects, choose Object > Rasterize.

To create the appearance of rasterization without changing the objects’ underlying structure, choose Effect > Rasterize.

Set rasterization options (see Rasterization options), and click OK.

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