This software is a LinkOptimizer created specifically for Adobe Illustrator.
ArtOptimizer is a powerful software tool designed specifically for Adobe Illustrator users. If you're already familiar with LinkOptimizer for InDesign, you'll have a good idea of what ArtOptimizer can do (although there are some exceptions to be aware of too).
In essence, ArtOptimizer is designed to reduce the size of linked images by eliminating excessive data that can cause bloated files and slow down Illustrator workflows. It does this by automatically reducing image resolution and scaling images in Photoshop to match their dimensions in Illustrator, before re-importing them to Illustrator at 100%.
But that's not all: ArtOptimizer also includes some useful image manipulation tools, such as automatically converting image colors and applying Photoshop sharpening filters.
One key difference between ArtOptimizer and LinkOptimizer is that ArtOptimizer is a standalone application, processing the current frontmost document in Illustrator CS or CS2. This means that it can't rely on the same level of detailed document information as InDesign and thus there are some limitations in its capabilities.
For example, ArtOptimizer won't crop images and users must ensure that there are no modified links in Illustrator as ArtOptimizer won't check the link status. Additionally, the software only supports the following image formats: llustrator CS2 - EPS, TIFF, PSD, JPEG; Illustrator CS - EPS, PSD.
Overall, ArtOptimizer is a highly useful tool for Illustrator users looking to streamline their workflows, save file space, and improve performance.
In essence, ArtOptimizer is designed to reduce the size of linked images by eliminating excessive data that can cause bloated files and slow down Illustrator workflows. It does this by automatically reducing image resolution and scaling images in Photoshop to match their dimensions in Illustrator, before re-importing them to Illustrator at 100%.
But that's not all: ArtOptimizer also includes some useful image manipulation tools, such as automatically converting image colors and applying Photoshop sharpening filters.
One key difference between ArtOptimizer and LinkOptimizer is that ArtOptimizer is a standalone application, processing the current frontmost document in Illustrator CS or CS2. This means that it can't rely on the same level of detailed document information as InDesign and thus there are some limitations in its capabilities.
For example, ArtOptimizer won't crop images and users must ensure that there are no modified links in Illustrator as ArtOptimizer won't check the link status. Additionally, the software only supports the following image formats: llustrator CS2 - EPS, TIFF, PSD, JPEG; Illustrator CS - EPS, PSD.
Overall, ArtOptimizer is a highly useful tool for Illustrator users looking to streamline their workflows, save file space, and improve performance.
What's New
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