Saving and Exporting Artwork Flashcards

Which command lets you save multiple artboards as separate files in a single operation?

Answer: File > Export > Export As (with Use Artboards checked)

Export As with the Use Artboards option enabled writes each artboard to its own file.

What does the 'Create PDF Compatible File' option in the AI save dialog do?

Answer: Embeds a PDF stream so other apps can preview/open the file

It stores a PDF representation inside the .ai file so non-Illustrator apps can read it, at the cost of larger size.

Which format should you choose to preserve full vector editability for reopening in Illustrator later?

Answer: AI (Adobe Illustrator)

The native AI format keeps all layers, paths, and editable data intact.

When exporting for the web, which panel provides side-by-side optimization previews?

Answer: Save for Web (Legacy)

Save for Web (Legacy) shows original vs optimized previews with file-size estimates.

What is the main advantage of exporting as SVG for web use?

Answer: It is a resolution-independent vector format that scales without quality loss

SVG is vector-based, so it stays crisp at any size in browsers.

Which export option lets you generate multiple sizes/formats of selected assets at once?

Answer: Asset Export panel / Export for Screens

Export for Screens and the Asset Export panel batch out scaled assets in several formats.

Saving a file as a 'Template' (.ait) is useful because it:

Answer: Opens a new untitled copy each time, protecting the original

Templates open as new untitled documents so the master stays unchanged.