Method 1: How to Embed Images in Illustrator via the Control Panel Now that you understand the difference between linked and embedded images, let's learn how to embed images in Illustrator. Alternatively, you can open the Links panel ( Window > Links), where you can see all linked or embedded images from your design. Select an image (or more) from your document, have a look in the control panel, and on the left-hand side you can see when you have a Linked File selected. Just keep in mind that this will increase the size of your document. By embedding an image, you are making it part of the design. In such a case, it would be much easier to embed the images.

This can be a bit cumbersome, especially when you are sharing a design with linked images, as you would have to also share the linked images. The image will no longer show up in your document if you change its location or name, or if you delete it.

This means that Illustrator connects the image with the location of the image on your hard drive. Embedded Images in Illustratorīy default, Illustrator links any image that you import into a document.

How to embed all images in Illustrator via the Links Panel.

How to embed images in Illustrator via the Control Panel.

Difference between linked and embedded images in Illustrator.

What You'll Learn in This Adobe Illustrator Tutorial

In the following tutorial, you'll learn two simple methods that you can use to embed photos in Illustrator.

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