Here is a step-by-step guide on how to open an Illustrator file using the drag-and-drop method in Adobe InDesign:
- To open an AI file directly into Adobe InDesign, open Finder or the file location on your computer where the Illustrator file is saved.
- Select your file (.ai, jpeg, png, pdf) and drag it into the open InDesign document.
- Click anywhere on the InDesign workspace. The file will appear in the Links panel but remains attached to the cursor, waiting to be placed.
- Click and drag on the InDesign page to place the Illustrator file. Once placed, the file will appear in the Links panel, confirming it has been successfully open.
