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imacon · Joined: 18 Jul 2006 Posts: 126

Illustrator 8 .eps files do not have a way to store IPTC metadata (keywords). But you can save keywords in .jpg preview file.

samtoon · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2007 1:22 am

Hi every one
I'm new here
and I'm wondering ... "as I understand"
Shutterstock request about 10 photo from any new photographer and 7 of them must be OK

but What about the illustrators I mean is it the same case here ? should I sacrifice with 10 illustration ?

oh man that's sound hard
Please guys tell that's not true

Waiting for your respond

Thank you
Sam

taily · Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 3 Location: Ural Mountains

rorem · Joined: 31 Oct 2006 Posts: 1

can i add .eps file to already submited .jpeg image?

Pierdelune · Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 95

I am new in vector. I don't want to buy Illustrator before knowing better. I have Inkscape and CS3. I made some vectors in Inkscape with svg extension and also save it as bitmap which gives png extension. I opened my picture in CS 3 but there is no path. I try everything and no path either with Encapsulated EPS in Photoshop. As SS doesn't accept svg and only EPS, I couldn't upload any vector picture.

Could you tell me why SS only accept EPS. Will I have to buy Illustrator to have my vectors accepted ?

Hope you understand my poor English.

Thanks

jerryj2 · Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:50 pm

Hi, Pierdelune.
Try asking in the Illustrators section of the forum.
I think SS wants EPS at least version 8, because a lot of designers use that.

-Jerry

Pierdelune · Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Posts: 95

zmajdoo · Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 35 Location: Serbia

>> I think SS wants EPS at least version 8, because a lot of designers use that.

SS wants UP TO ver 8 so people with old versions of software can use the files too

>> I will have the Illustrator program next week. There is only one microsite that accept svg extension for vector. You might know that svg is scalable without any lost or jagged areas. Too bad that SS doesn't seem to accept it. <<

You can also go with Corel Draw or Freehand to convert Inscape SVGs to EPS. Old versions of Corel Draw are really cheap at Ebay, I bought 1 x ver 9, and 3 x ver 7 for our 4 office computers for $150 in total. We don't need anything newer for our daily clipart work.

adrinablue · Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:18 pm

I've always read the forum posts but never posted. Its easier for me to read what the experts say and hope my questions are answered.

I tried a while back to submit vectors using PS with eps files but they weren't accepted. So, now I'm trying again with Illustrator. I really want to do this because I believe in my work and really enjoy it. My downfall is that I'm not a computer guru and am self-taught on PS so I'll be self-taught (with the help of forums like this and tutitorials) with Illustrator as well. Its a long road but I know it will be worth it.

Today I submitted a vector eps and small jpeg. Both were originally saved on my desktop so they are from the same file. The vector showed up for keywords but not the jpeg. I did it again - same thing. So, I submitted my jpeg as though its a normal illustration submission. I'm sure the reviewer will kick it back but...am hoping it makes it through.

Please, please tell me what I did wrong on this? I submitted like I usually do on HTTP.

Now, my major question. I have a lot of pds files saved with all the layers just as they were created. Can I open them in Illustrator and save them as eps? If I can, I will be so excited!!! Or, I can begin all over again. That's ok too. Anyway, when I save as an eps do I save it with layers or do I flatten it? I've been saving with layers.

I really love reading all the posts. It's cool to get to know people around the world. BTW...for those that are freezing this time of year...its a sunny 90 degrees here in the Caribbean.

Thank you all so much for your past and future guidance. D

adrinablue · Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:12 am

YES! I think I did it! Now, if the reviewers accept my work I'll be even more excited.

After reading and studying all night, I did a trial and error on moving PDS files to illustrator flattening my layers and just converting them to objects. When I enlarged the illustrations to 600% I could easily see that the layers must be converted to objects and remain. Flattening caused distortion when the illustration was enlarged.

Still, I have a lot to learn and can't wait until my drawing is second nature.

Please, I still need a lot of help so if you see that I've gone off course or should do something different, I appreciate all comments. Diana

donsawvel · Joined: 04 Jun 2006 Posts: 118

Diana,
You may find more help posting in the Illustrators forum.

I don't know much about converting from PS to AI, I just do everything in AI. good luck, and hope you can find some help...

donald

davidunderiese · Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 118

@Pierdelune

I use Inkscape too - you shouldn't have a problem with eps: Go File -> Save as and chose eps as format. You don't need any further programs to create an eps file!

adrinablue · Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:45 am

I do save eps. in illustrator 8. However, when I do I find it's not a true vector, which is what I'm trying to create. They don't keep their clean lines when they are enlarged. Even when I save in CS3 I don't get clean lines.