You can crop images in Illustrator using the built-in "Crop Image" function. This method lets you adjust the cropping area to your liking before applying the changes to the image.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to crop an image in Illustrator:
- Select the image you want to crop. You can do this by clicking on the image with the Selection Tool.
- Go to the "Object" menu and click on "Crop Image". This will open the Crop Image dialog box.
- Adjust the cropping area. You can use the handles around the image to resize the cropping area. You can also drag the handles to move the cropping area around.
- Click the "Apply" button to crop your image. The image will be cropped to the selected area.
Alternatively, you can use the "Crop Image" button in the Quick Actions section of the Properties panel if the image is embedded.
Other methods to crop images in Illustrator include:
- Using a clipping mask: This method involves creating a shape and then applying it to the image to mask out portions of the image. You can learn more about clipping masks in Illustrator at the Adobe Illustrator help page.
- Using an opacity mask: This method involves using a grayscale image to control the opacity of the image you want to crop. You can learn more about opacity masks at the Adobe Illustrator help page.
Important Notes:
- The Crop Image function only works on embedded images. If your image is linked, you will need to embed it first to crop it.
- The cropped image will be a new image with the cropped area. The original image will remain untouched.
