Illustrator CS4: Images Open 3x Smaller than Original

Every time I open an image in Illustrator, it is 3-times smaller than the original image started out.
For example:
An image starting out with the dimensions:
Width: 5.35 inches / 1070 px / 385.2 pt
Height: 5.24 inches / 1048 px / 377.3 pt
Once it is opened up in Illustrator the dimensions are contorted to:
Width: 1.93 inches / 386 px / 139 pt
Height: 1.89 inches / 378 px / 136.1 pt
And this is just from opening the image. I have not done anything as of yet. All I have to look at is a distorted pixelated mess.
I am a bit new to Illustrator, and after hearing my friends talk about how great it is to use, none of them can figure out why Illustrator is doing this to my image files.
Why is Illustrator doing this, and how do I get it to open image files with the proper dimensions?

Dimensions of an image depends on its resolution. When viewing the image in an image editor it just displays 1 image pixel on 1 monitor pixel. Illustrator doesn't do this, but takes into account, what you have defined as resolution. That is: how many pixels should be on 1 inch.

Similar Messages

Doc attachments smaller than original

Do you know why when I attach a scanned doc (TIFF) in a letter and specify the largest size what gets attached is smaller than the scanned doc?
I scanned a doc and it is 10.7 Mb but when attached at the largest choice of attachments it is only 3.5MB.
This is important since I scanned a legal doc and shipped it out but when it was opened it's size was ~4.5x6" instead of 8.5 x 11".
The scanned doc when dropped in photo shop is 8.5 x 11" at 100% When I look at the doc that was attachment in photo shop it is ~4.5 x 6" at 100%.
I can't find any controls to correct this problem.
Message was edited by: billygr
Message was edited by: billygr

At the bottom of the Compose window, on the left, do you not see a heading for Message Size and that reports the message size? And at the bottom right, another heading for Image Size and then a button menu that says something like Actual Size, or maybe Large or Medium? If other than Actual Size, click on the arrows beside that, and choose Actual Size.
Ernie

Exported video size smaller than original video size. How do I keep the original size?

I exporting a video from Adobe Premiere CS6 today, and I noticed the video was about 1/2 times smaller than the original video I put in. I then uploaded the video on YouTube, and the size was still the same. I tried to change the preset to 1080p 29.97, 1080p 25, etc. and the same with 720p, and 480p, but the size only changed slightly.
How do I keep the original size after exportation of videos?

More information needed for someone to help... please click below and provide the requested information
-Information FAQ http://forums.adobe.com/message/4200840
Also, exactly what are you editing, and what are your export settings?
Also, The tutorial list in message #3 http://forums.adobe.com/message/2276578 may help

PDFs printing smaller than original

Suddenly, those who receive my appleworks>save as PDF files they tell me the image is smaller than it should be. For years this has not been a problem. Help, please? I'm on iMac OS 10.5.8. Many thanks.

At the bottom of the Compose window, on the left, do you not see a heading for Message Size and that reports the message size? And at the bottom right, another heading for Image Size and then a button menu that says something like Actual Size, or maybe Large or Medium? If other than Actual Size, click on the arrows beside that, and choose Actual Size.
Ernie

Scanned Document Pints Smaller than Original

When I scan an 8-1/2" x 11" document, it prints out as 5" x 7". How to I change it to print out as 8-1/2" x 11"?

Hello , Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see when you are scanning documents the output comes out smaller than the original on your HP Officejet 7610. To better help me help you, please leave me with the following information: 1. What program are you using to Scan, are you Copying from the front panel? 2. Do you get any error messages on the Computer or Printer? 3. If you print a Document from the Computer does the same thing happen? Have you tried running the Print and Scan Doctor > www.hp.com/go/tools-- It was designed by HP to provide users with the troubleshooting and problem solving features needed to resolve many common problems experienced with HP print and scan products connected to Windows-based computers. Let me know the outcome, I will watch for your reply. Thanks,

Illustrator CS4: Images moving around artboard after closing and reopening

I'm working in Illustrator CS4 and images that I've embedded into the artwork are moving when I save, close and reopen.
All the embedded images seem to shift downwards by the same amount but it's getting pretty annoying to have to reposition everything when I restart working on a file.
Is this a known problem/bug or just something I'm getting?
Is uninstalling and reinstalling the only solution?
Apologies if this has already been covered in another thread
Thanks
E

Funny someone reported something similar that when they recolored symbol instance and accepted the edit the symbol and al like symbols moved down and slightly to the right as well of course being recolored.
But I have never seen this myself. Not in Illustrator.

Illustrator CS4 cannot open!!!

hi, I've been using illustrator CS4 for 2 months and work well until one day when i open a "freehand" format file , the problem occurred, so i need to "force quit" illustrator for few times,
after that when i try to open illustrator , it will just like loading it the software but cannot really open files anymore! Anyone expert please help! thank you and God bless you! APPRECIATE!!!!!!@

hi all, i don't why but when i tried to click a "Freehand" file, when it llaunched the Illustrator, and it just back to normal, it solved the problem! Amazing !

What if my new drive i want to restore is smaller than original?

i have a new Mac Book Pro and want to restore from time machine backup from old Mac Book Pro, but the new hard drive is smaller than the previous one and doesnt have enough room for the time machine restore. How do I resolve this issue?

migrate over ONLY the data you need, personal files pic, docs, etc.
Realistically do you need everything from same?
What you dont use often, keep as a backup or archive on an external USB HD

Forwarded images are much smaller than the original

Something new has happened. After 10 years of Mail I am just experiencing this phenomenon. When I forward an email with pictures or illustrations attached, the forwarded images are about 75% the size of the original. In many instances that takes the readability away. Does anyone have an idea how I can fix this or what causes it? Thanks.

What size is set in the New Message widow in Mail?
Uploaded with plasq's Skitch!
Regards
TD

Illustrator CS4 image resolution not downsizing

Hi, I'm new on this forum but hope someone can help. Had a look around and can't find anyone else with this problem...
Just had AI CS4 put onto a new machine and I've imported my previous presets for saving PDFs for print.
In the "Save Adobe PDF" box, under "Compression", it's marked as it always was as Bicubic downsampling to 300ppi for images above 300ppi for colour and grayscale images (compression automatic (JPEG); image quality maximum).
However, it's not actually doing this. The images are remaining at the resolution they have been dropped in at (some at 1000 dpi), making the file sizes huge. I've had a play about with the settings and it's never changing the resolution.
Any help would be gratefully received! Many thanks in advance,
Chelle

No offense intended but the truth is you should be dropping the image files in at the resolution you intend to use them in the first place.
For most Offset projects that would be 255 ppi although some printers require as high as 355 ppi. Inever understood the latter spec though.
And for inkge that is way too big 200 ppi would be more thn enough.
I know this answer you want but it would be wise to change your workflow.
As for your actually question I have no cle as to what might be happening.

Media Encoder CS4: uncompressed outpup not smaller than 720x480

I have an video file that is 640x480. Motion JPEG.
I want to convert it via the Media Encoder in an uncompressed Microsft AVI. But I can not the size of the output file to match the input file. I can make it bigger than 720x480 but not smaller.
Is this a minimum size for that format or why does it not match with the input file?

AVI is just a file format. The
codec determines how the video is encoded inside the file.
If you choose "none" as the codec then the video will be uncompressed.
Some codecs only support specific frame sizes because they follow standards, so it is important to know your codec of choice very well.
Cheers
Eddie
PremiereProPedia (
RSS feed)
- Over 300 frequently answered questions
- Over 250 free tutorials
- Maintained by editors like
you
Forum FAQ

Zip is not really smaller than original.

I have a file that is 194 MB. If I right-click and choose to make an archive, I get a zip file that is 193.3 MB. Can this be right? I think this form of archive is only useful for a group of files that need to be bundled. Why doesn't it compress the file?

To add to Roger's list, that includes most movie file formats.
To comment on Steve's comment, I find that text can compress quite a lot.
You may find no compression gain because there is a certain amount of overhead attached to a compressed file, and for small files or files that are already in a compressed format this overhead may be more than the space savings.

IPhoto library size smaller than original collection

I've seen several iphoto library size questions but nothing seems close to my own situation. If anything, it's mostly the other way around. Apologies if this has already been covered but I've searched long and hard!
I have my photo collection in two places- an iPhoto library and separately stored in a finder folder called "Photos". For backup purposes and in case anything goes wrong, I prefer to have them doubled up like this. My iPhoto library is 7.96GB when viewed in finder, whereas the folder "Photos" is 8.95GB. The same number of images are in both. Can anyone shed some light onto why this would be the case? There are no other items contained in either collection, movies etc., just the same amount of photos in various folders within folders. Surely the iPhoto library would be at least as big, if not bigger with thumbs, photos modified etc?

I would expect the iPhoto Library to be significantly bigger than the folder tree so something is not right.
Are you running a Managed or a Referenced Library?
A Managed Library, is the default setting, and iPhoto copies files into the iPhoto Library when Importing. The files are then stored in the Library package
A Referenced Library is when iPhoto is NOT copying the files into the iPhoto Library when importing because you made a change at iPhoto -> Preferences -> Advanced. The files are then stored where ever you put them and not in the Library package. In this scenario you are responsible for the File Management.
BTW: Storing the files in a folder tree and iPhoto on the same disk is a waste of space and not a back up. A back up needs to be on a separate disk, at least. The most common problems are disk issues. Such a set up offer no protection whatever from that.
Regards
TD

Illustrator CS4 file size extremely small

I am having issues with Illustrator creating file sizes that are only 100-200KB. Any reason why? And when I print, they are pixelated.

What's in the files? ANd waht exactly do you save?

Imported video is smaller than original

When I import videos to after effects the video is not in the original format. The video appears to be cropped, not just NOT widescreen, but the edges are chopped off.

bobf61804523 wrote:
Camera is a JVC Everio GZ-MG630AUS
Im not sure about video shooting format, but it has always played as wide screen both in my cheaper video software and media player
I imported using : file, import, selected my file etc
Well, stop using After Effects, switch to Premiere to edit your video. If you must do green screen keying, learn how to get your video into your computer first.
Welcome to the Adobe family but this user forum is not a place where you can learn how to use these apps. It's a place where other users can help you deal with problems. Shooting and importing video is handled in your camera' manual and in the Quick Start documents that come with Premiere. Video is hard. Really hard. Try not to get too discouraged.

Illustrator CS4: Images Open 3x Smaller than Original

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for