How to Import Adobe Illustrator Files Into After Effects (Step-by-Step)
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This Illustrator to After Effects tutorial covers proper file prep, layer separation, artboard setup, and how to avoid a new Illustrator 2026 import bug. You’ll also learn background setup, shape layer conversion, and using Adobe Libraries for a clean, efficient motion graphics workflow. Perfect for animating logos, illustrations, and vector artwork with faster, more reliable imports into After Effects.
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🗂️ CHAPTERS
00:00 How to Animate Vector Logos: Illustrator to After Effects Tutorial
00:42 How to Separate Logo Layers in Adobe Illustrator for Animation
02:16 Adobe Illustrator 2026 Bug: Why Your File Won’t Import Into After Effects
03:09 How to Save Illustrator Files (AI vs EPS) for After Effects Animation
03:09 How to Import Illustrator Files Into After Effects (Retain Layer Sizes)
07:00 How to Add a Solid Background in After Effects
07:43 How to Use Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries in Illustrator & After Effects
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