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Jan 11 '07 by craeon
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Illustrator Question

Is there a way to import GIFs with transparent backgrounds into Illustrator, while keeping the background transparent? Whenever I try to do this, I keep getting a solid white background with the GIF.

Thanks.

StopPickingOnMe on Jan 11 '07 at 8:56pm

you're welcome

cbuchholz on Jan 11 '07 at 9:03pm

Save the gif as a layered psd first, then open it up in illustrator. Ill will ask you if you want to open as a flattened image or with layers, if you select with layers, you should be good to go. (There might be a faster way, but this is what I know)

derangeddaoist on Jan 11 '07 at 9:10pm

yeah I just live trace the sucker and bucket the background transparent.

but cbuchholz's idea is probably better. He's the one with prints anyways :D