what file extension can be used for Microsoft publisher images?

Question

more importantly images with a clipping mask that are created in Adobe Illustrator.

Answer 1

MS Office (and by extension Publisher) can import

.gif, .gifa

.jpg, .jpeg, .jpg, .jfif, .jpe

.bmp, .rle, .dib, .bmz

.png

.tiff

.emf

.wmf



With the right graphics filters installed you can import:

.cmg

.cdr (CorelDraw)

.eps (eps may be your best bet)

.ct, . pict

.pcz

.wpg



More info and how to install the graphics filters here:



http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/assistance/HP030743141033.aspx

Answer 2

I've often used Microsoft clipart in other projects, I've found the best way is to place the clipart in a Word document, then copy and paste to Illustrator. Another option is to convert the Word file to pdf which can be opened directly in Illustrator or Photoshop. (Illustrator retains vector data though where Photoshop doesn't).

Answer 3

Good topic, just what I was searching for.