With our Adobe integration, you can connect your Image Relay Library directly to Adobe's Photohop, Illustrator, and InDesign applications. Create new files and save them to Image Relay, or open up files directly from Image Relay, edit, and save them back.
This article will cover:
- Prerequisites for Adobe Integration
- Adobe Photoshop Integration
- Adobe Illustrator Integration
- Adobe InDesign Integration
Prerequisites for Adobe Integration
Before you can use Adobe, you must download the Adobe extension and you will need to create an API key in Image Relay to add it to Adobe.
1. Installing the Adobe Extension
To download the Adobe extension, please contact support@imagerelay.com.
2. Creating an API Key:
a. log in to your Image Relay account.
b. In the upper right corner, go to My Account in the dropdown menu.
c. Then click API Keys in the vertical menu.
d. There you can Create New API Key in the top right of the table.
e. Here you will be prompted to enter a name for the New Key. We recommend giving it a name that is relevant to the task. For example, if you are connecting your login to Adobe, we recommend naming the Key "Adobe Plugin"
f. Copy the Key that has been generated to your clipboard. Please note this key is only generated once and you will not be able to re-copy from this page.
Once you have installed the extension and created an API key, you will be prompted to enter the API key the first time you open the extension in Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign. You will only need to add the API key once to connect all Adobe Products.
Adobe Photoshop Integration
Create new files in Photoshop and save them to Image Relay, or open up files directly from Image Relay, edit, and save them back.
Opening Files in Photoshop
Once you are logged into Image Relay, you will have the option to browse the folders and assets in your library, or use the search and refine tools:
Once you find the asset you need, you will have the option to open it as a layer or on its own:
You also have the option to create a new file in Photoshop, and then save it to Image Relay, instead of opening an existing Image Relay file.
Saving Files to Image Relay from Photoshop
Before saving a file to Image Relay, you will need to save the file to your network or desktop using the Photoshop Save button. This can be a temporary location, you do not need to keep the original.
Once you have saved it locally, you will be able to hit the "Save active file to Image Relay" button. The active file is the file that you are currently viewing in Photoshop.
You will then have the option to save as a new file in the library (and pick its location) or update an existing file (and choose the file):
The file will then be uploaded to Image Relay, and show upload progress and confirmation on the screen:
Adobe Illustrator
Create new files in Illustrator and save them to Image Relay, or open up files directly from Image Relay, edit, and save them back.
Opening Files in Illustrator
Once you are logged into your Image Relay library, You will have the option to browse the folders and assets in your library, or use the search and refine tools:
When you find the asset you need, you will have the option to open it as a layer or on its own:
You also have the option to create a new file in Illustrator, and then save it to Image Relay, instead of opening an existing Image Relay file.
Saving Files to Image Relay from Illustrator
Before saving a file to Image Relay, you will need to save the file you are working on, otherwise known as the "active file," to your network or desktop. If you do not do this, you will not be able to save it to Image Relay. This can be a temporary location, you do not need to keep the original once it has been uploaded.
Once you have saved it locally, you will be able to hit the "Save active file to Image Relay" button. The active file is the file that you are currently viewing in Illustrator.
Adobe InDesign Integration
Open files directly from Image Relay, edit or create new layouts, and save them back to your library.
Opening Files in InDesign
Once you are logged into your Image Relay library you will be able to navigate your folder structure or use the search tool. There are a number of ways to open files in InDesign:
1. Open Asset as a Layer
When hovering over your file in the extension, you will see the option to "Open as a Layer." This will allow you to place your asset into a workspace.
2. Open Asset Using "Open"
You can also use the "Open" option to load a file into InDesign.This is now a new Indesign Untitled document.
3. Open an Existing Native InDesign File
You can open a file you have on your computer in InDesign as normal. You can then open a file from Image Relay as a layer and place it into that file.
Saving Files to Image Relay from InDesign
No matter how you have opened and created a file, before saving it back to Image Relay, you will need to save it to your local device. If you do not do this, you will not be able to hit the "Save active file to Image Relay" button. Once you save to your local device, the Image Relay save button will become active.
You have the option to save it as a new file or update a file with a new version. You can remove the saved file from your local device once it is in Image Relay.
A Note on Linked Files With InDesign
When saving an InDesign to Image Relay, the images within do not remain linked. However, relinking the images is possible.
With the first method, you can embed the linked images directly into the InDesign file using the properties panel. This will increase the size of the file dramatically.
The second method is to create a package of the InDesign file and save it to your desktop. Zip the file and upload the compressed version to Image Relay using the in-app uploader. This file can be shared then be shared or downloaded in Image Relay and opened locally. The entire InDesign package can then be opened and utilized as normal.
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