Import pdf into illustrator

Still the closest AutoCAD comes to converting PDFs into a DWG format is the PDF Underlay function. PDF Underlays do not change the original PDF in anyway, instead they create a reference to the original PDF. The functionality mirrors that of Xref's where you can snap to object, control the visibility of objects, and clip the reference. If "created" with raster app, you can save as JPEG. First save PDF into AI format. Then from type of "creator" form PDF, save to DWG or JPEG. XR or IM into acad. Ciao! ~Terry Todd W wrote: >We have some pdf files that were made from hand drawn scans. We need to >convert to dwg format. Using ggplot, I have created a dotplot with round dots. I use ggsave to export it as a .pdf, and it opens fine on Sumatra Reader, Foxit Reader and Chrome. However, once I open the .pdf using Adobe Illustrator for some touch ups, all of the round dots turn into rectangular dots. Here is a way around that, which you may find useful. PDF's can be converted into DWG files using Adobe Illustrator. It is done with minimal effort. 1. Open the PDF file in Adobe Illustrator: 2. Choose "File Export": 3. Save the file: I would like to import a dwg or layered pdf into illustrator, maintaining layers and all of the information within. The problems I am encountering differ depending on the method used. Naturally, AI reads dwgs just fine and opens the file up accordingly. However, all lineweights, linetypes, etc are either lost or skewed regardless of scale Insert/Import Image in Illustrator. Images might be important for you to work on creating artwork in Insert Image in Adobe Illustrator. Once you know how to import an image into your Illustrator document, it becomes very easy to create amazing visuals using them. Whether an image is in PNG or JPEG, you can effortlessly place it into your document. Getting started is easy—you can find the tool in the Insert tab of the Ribbon, or just type PDFIMPORT on the command line. Note the command line instructions when you start the command. By default, you'll get a file selection dialog, but you can also select an existing PDF underlay. Once you have selected the desired PDF, AutoCAD will Easy Steps. Run Adobe Illustrator program and head over to the "File" option. Select "Open" and after that, choose the PDF file you wish to convert to an AI file. Once the file is selected and opened, go back to "File" again and select "Save As". Here, you have the option to change the file type, and you should choose AI file type. Here is a list of steps for editing PDF in Adobe Illustrator: Step 1. Download and install Adobe Illustrator. Then, open it and click "File" > "Place". Import the PDF file you want into this software. You can select the PDF file from your computer. After that, click "Place". Step 2. You can bring artwork from PDF files into Illustrator using the Open command, the Place command, the Paste command, and the drag-and-drop feature. Use the Place command with the Link option selected to import a PDF file (or one page of the PDF if it is a multi-page document) as a single image.