exporting vector images for powerpoint

[sara.woodruff]

Version: 2008
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
Processor: Intel

I've been exporting icons for powerpoint from Adobe Illustrator as .png files, 150dpi.

When I bring them into powerpoint, the text looks blurry and the image overall not as crisp when sized at 50%.

At 100%, it looks great. Is there a way to keep my images clear at any size? Should I be exporting them as a different file type, dpi, etc.?

Thank you.

 

[CyberTaz]

The problem may very well be a matter of how you "bring them in". There are
several different methods, all but *1* of which are wrong Are you using
Insert> Picture> From File?

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[sara.woodruff]

Yes, I have been. Suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[Jim Gordon MVP]

Yes, I have been. Suggestions?

Thanks!

Hi,

If illustrator will export your images as PDF, give that a try.

-Jim

 

[CyberTaz]

Just wanted to be sure - Many don't realize what the "convenience" of
copy/paste & drag 'n' drop compromises.

As an alternative to Jim's suggestion you might also try exporting from Illy
as an EMF file... Not my personal favorite graphics format but it often does
the trick

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac