Illustrator

Flatten transparency for individual objects

The Flatten Transparency command lets you see what your artwork will look like when flattened. For instance, you might use this command before saving the file in SWF (Flash) format or if you are having problems printing legacy art where transparency may be the culprit.

  1. Select the object.
  2. Choose Object > Flatten Transparency.
  3. Select the flattening settings you want to use, either by choosing a preset or setting specific options.
  4. Click OK.
    To save the flattening settings for use with other objects and documents in the current session, click Save Preset. If you want to create a permanent preset, choose Edit > Transparency Flattener Presets instead.