Getting Vector Paths from Photoshop to Illustrator To Affinity Designer

[Yarkspiri]

It took me a while to figure out a functional way to convert my existing line work from Photoshop's Vector paths to designer but here's the work around that I found after some experimentation.  I've also included how to do the reverse just in case someone needs to go back and forth.

 

Live Stream Video Tutorial Link: https://youtu.be/b_2ajSD4uFM

 

1. Line Work conversion

•  Select 1 vector mask layer at a time + File + Export + Paths to Illustrator+ save as individual files
•  File + Open in Illustrator + check the following ( Legacy Art board +  Crop Area(s))
• Organize paths into separate layers + stroke paths so you can see them
• Save as Single EPS document
• Open file in Affinity Designer
• Click the Group Thumbnail + Add Stroke Color + Line Thickness + select following according to your preferences (Cap + Join + Align)

1. Bringing Files into Illustrator

• Disable all clipping masks - clipping masks will cause the layer to be rasterized
• Export to SVG format to maintain proper grouping
• File+"Place" the image in an Illustrator file that's the same size

1. You'll get a brief error but if you ignore it a dialogue will appear (simply click ok)