How To Export A High Resolution PNG In Illustrator CC

Learn how to export a high resolution PNG from Adobe Illustrator in this super quick and easy tutorial.
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Higher resolution screens today mean that it helps when files have a higher resolution when it comes to displays and presentations.
In this easy Illustrator tutorial for beginners we look at how to take your vector artwork and export it as a PNG file with whatever resolution you like.
We will also learn about the difference between PNG files for web, why they should not be used for print, and how to use the transparent background feature.
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[@designwithdale]

I really hope this helps you out. It's not always easy to understand the best options for export in Illustrator, and with so many choices and boxes to select, sometimes it can be overwhelming.

[@claragomezb.7849]

@designwithdale I tried this with png 600 instead of 300 and, no matter what I do, the following error box pops up. “The operation cannot complete because of an unknown error. [!now]”
Any suggestions? 😭😭😭

[@dan_vs_himself]

Thank you for the help with this!

[@msieurdaveyray5393]

Thanks for your tutorial.👍

[@maicalouisa5216]

Thank you so much, it was very clear! 😁

[@designwithdale]

Really glad you found it helpful Maica

[@SUPERkuroNEKOchan]

Thank you so much! This tutorial helped me immensely!!!

[@designwithdale]

You're welcome Deborah, glad it helped

[@nhealthlifestyle]

Thanks for this :)

[@CnossbossPlays]

Thank you! This was perfect :)

[@designwithdale]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@PbgMobil]

Thank for this

[@MaikeAlmeidaPhotography]

Thanks. Very clear and simple

[@designwithdale]

You're welcome Maike, glad you found it useful

[@semhle3254]

you are sooo good explaining. this is your thing.

[@designwithdale]

Thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate it

[@theibizareport]

liked and subscribed this was exactly what i was looking for thanks!

[@designwithdale]

Thanks for the sub!

[@user-jb2ow5fh5c]

thank you so much

[@boazmoses411]

Thank you.

[@loladiva7542]

Thanks alot

[@pongseng96]

Thank you. This is quite helpful. I always export the file with the ‘export as’ function for uploading on social media and the result is not that satisfying. I might change it to ‘export for web next time. Is my understanding correct? ❤

[@hanayaa8901]

Thank you!!

[@designwithdale]

You're very welcome Hana

[@theNightCrawler978]

thanks, its very helpful

[@designwithdale]

So glad it was helpful!

[@universtar-me]

thank you!

[@designwithdale]

You're welcome!

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I'm your 1000th subscriber

[@designwithdale]

Thank you so so much Muhammad! Wow, I cannot believe I've hit 1000!

[@ideality5252]

Very well

[@designwithdale]

Cheers!

[@boristubeti6776]

What if i need it to be even less pixelated? Thanks

[@peaou]

thanks for reminding, knowing this stuff callms you down

[@designwithdale]

Glad you found it helpful peaou

[@the_foreword]

good video

[@designwithdale]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@alifmajiid2347]

thanks bro

[@designwithdale]

You're welcome Alif, glad you found it helpful.

[@renederuiter4786]

can u help? In a tshirt site, i need to make a file with 4600px with, 4300px PNG, in 300dpi. But in the export, i dont see the sizes format that i can change. As I export in illustrator as a Export>Save as Screen, then i can setup the formats. Why can't i not do that as normal Export>Save As (option). Then i can not chose the format, just the DPI as in your video. In this video I leaned from you how to export it, thanks, but I like to know how I can set it up so I can enter the format size. Can you make a video for this so I can learn it from you, or explain how i need to setup it. Thank you for help!

[@caduceusdraws]

Any way to keep a high quality while keeping the format of the canvas?

[@designwithdale]

Set dimensions and 300 beforehand - if you set up as 72 then export as 300 you're adding more pixels per inch to the final file.

[@PMR517]

Thanks for this. Question: Is there a way to export a high-resolution PNG but keep the dimensions fixed. Like, if my original Illustrator file is 600-px wide, can I spec it so the PNG is 600 px wide and 300 ppi. I swear I was able to do this last week but am unable to reproduce it. Am I mistaken?

[@aubisoka]

did you find a solution?

[@Cocooneros]

+1

[@jokez1083]

Did any of you find a solution?

[@Cruentus]

i'm going mad searching for this

[@Cruentus]

so, i found a solution, which is not perfect, but it will do, what you're aiming for. illustrator is not userfriendly in this regard.
the program won't change the resolution, if you chose 72 dpi (or ppi - dots, points - it's the same). if you chose 300dpi, it will multiply your images size with 72. you will get more pixels, but you will also get more inches, which is absolutely bonkers!
so the solution will be to trick the program.
you will divide the imagesize you want by the resolution and multiply that with 72.
(ImgSize / dpi * 72)
say you want a png, which is a 3600 px square at 300 dpi.
3600 / 300 = 12
12 * 72 = 864
You will have to start your project with 864 x 864 pixels.
when you export it at 300 dpi, it will be upscaled to 3600 x 3600 pixels, but it will have 300dpi.
it is not the best solution, because you wont have always round numbers (like if you divide 1920 by 300 times 72 it will be 460.8), but it is so far the best solution i found.
it is a shame that illustrator has this major issue and i can't explain to myself, why they failed so hard at this crucial point, but it is what it is.
hope it helps you out.
i'm done for today with this. it's been hours!

[@skillbrights]

Congratulations I have done your 500 likes 😂

[@akuninti6436]

Thank you bro🗿👌👍👍👍

[@bambinoesu]

it's coming out low resolution pixelated when I open on photoshop

[@designwithdale]

What dimensions and dpi are you working with?