Embedding Linked Images in Your Label Artwork

Anytime that you have graphics that are imported into Illustrator from another program or when placing images from another saved file, it is important that you Embed the file into the artwork. Illustrator is a very smart program in that it will remember where you got your placed file from when the file is open on YOUR computer. However, when the artwork is sent to another computer with unembedded images, Illustrator is unable to locate the files it needs. Below is a simple guide to embedding graphics in AI.