# Illustartor graphics change when i import them inot flash
**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [April 8, 2003, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737 "2003-04-08T19:18:40Z")
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### Author:  [@Suiside360](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/Suiside360)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/1 "2003-04-08T19:18:40Z")
When i import vector graphics from illustrator into flash they usually change shape. Is there anyway to import Illustartor graphics into flash with out the shape changing?
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/2 "2003-04-08T19:24:41Z")
try using the export to swf option in illustrator or try exporting it as a 5.0 eps image flash has problem handling eps images from illustrator i dont know why if that doesnt work try exporting it as a svg or a windows metafile
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/3 "2003-04-08T19:37:08Z")
thanks chief. That’s just what i was looking for. Everything looks fine now. There’s a few rough edges in some aeas but not enough to make a difference.
🙂
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/4 "2003-04-08T19:47:22Z")
glad it worked :beam:
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 8, 2003, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/5 "2003-04-08T20:31:01Z")
a few tips -
1.make sure the colour sliders in illustrator are rgb (not cmyk) - this ensures that colours remain true.
2.if you have really complex paths in illustrator you are probably better converting them in gifs or jpegs - believe me these can actually be smaller…
3.If your paths are appearing ‘funny’ in flash (not the correct shape /angles / missing bits etc) then try changing the clipboard preferances in illustrator - there are multiple options (experiment with each to find the best results - to do this click/unclick an option in the clipboard preferances and then try copying - pasting into flash, usually you will find one of the options will get your paths into flash in pristine condition! _ **mariofan takes a breath…** _\*
i hope this helps you and anybody else…
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2003, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/6 "2003-04-09T00:07:30Z")
Thanks mariofan. This helps me out alot. I’m about to do my first flash website and i want it all to be perfect. I’m definately going to make my complicated paths gifs or png’s (if i need the transparency).
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### Author:  [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2003, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/illustartor-graphics-change-when-i-import-them-inot-flash/17737/7 "2003-04-09T10:47:17Z")
you must be just like me - i like to have everything perfect - down to the point and pixel!!! tell me when you do your site!!!
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