Problems opening AI files in Inscape

[humming]

Hi I'm hoping someone can help me. I am new to Inscape. I'd been using the software just fine for a few weeks and all of the sudden I began having this problem... When I open AI files in the Inscape program, the image is unclear, grainy and sometimes really small. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the software a few times. However, the problem still extists. Does anyone know what is wrong? and/or What I can do to fix the issue? I appreciate anyone's help and thanks in advance for your assitance regarding this matter.

[brynn]

Welcome to Inkscape Community!

Did the problems start after you upgraded to version 0.91?  There was a change with that version that could affect raster images which are imported.  They could be larger or smaller.

And if we're talking about imported raster images, they can become grainy or blurry (pixelated) if they are re-sized.

I can't remember what the fix is though, so give me a few minutes and I'll search it out 

[humming]

Hi Brynn,  yes I believe the problem start after I upgraded. Thanks for your quick response! I look forward to seeing what else you find out regarding a fix. Until then, i'm going to try and download the previous version. Maybe that will be an easier solution... Thanks again for your assitance 

[brynn]

Hmm, I can't seem to find it.  But no worries -- other members will know.  Or I could be wrong, and it's different issue.  If the problems did not start after an upgrade, it probably is something else.

Would you be able to share the files with us?  Or at least one which shows the problem?

[brynn]

Whoops, you posted while I was typing.

Well, since you upgraded, then I probably had it right the first time.

I'm sure someone else will know this answer.  I've seen the question before, but can't remember what the fix is.  Likely someone will be around today or tonight.

[humming]

Hi brynn,

Here are one of the files that shows up pixlated and small. I've also included the jpeg so you can see what it's supposed to look like.

FYI: Also, I installed the 0.48.5 of version Inkscape but it seems to be giving me the same issues as the newest version was. It was worth a shot...

Thanks for your help!

[humming]

Oh, also here is a jpeg of the way the image opens in Inkscape right now. Thanks again

[brynn]

Did you use AI to convert the JPG to vector?  Or did you do that in Inkscape?  Or maybe you didn't realize you did it?

Can I ask what your goal is with this project?  Because they way it was converted to vector, there are hundreds, if not thousands of very small objects (when you deconstruct it in Inkscape).  If you're doing what it looks like, I mean using the JPG as a base to make a slightly different image, it would go better in Inkscape without converting it to vector.  Unless there's some need for it to be all vector.....but I can't think of why.

Well, getting to the small, grainy issue -- I'm not having that experience when I open with Inkscape....which is interesting, because we're both using Windows.

When  you notice that the image is really small, are you sure you're looking at it, with 100% zoom?  If the canvas was zoomed out, it would look smaller, but not actually be smaller.

This can't be the issue I thought it was, because I can't find that JPG in the file.  It would only happen to the imported JPG.  There are some imported JPGs in the file, but they appear to be just a couple of solid white rectangles (used to make some of the clouds) (using a mask).

If you discover that you are looking at 100% zoom, and the issue is still happening, can you show us a screenshot of the problems?

Haha, you read my mind!  I just saw that last attachment!  That's pretty much what I'm seeing too, when I open it.  It's because when it was converted to vector, and because the JPG is practically ALL gradients, it had to be broken up into chunks of solid colors.  Raster gradients cannot be converted to vector gradients.  Or it might be more proper to say raster gradients can't be converted to gradients in an SVG file.

Anyway, what is your ultimate goal, if you can say?  It might be better to leave the JPG as a raster image, and import it whole into Inkscape.  Would that work?