This is hard to explain, but I'll do it as best as I can. I have this vector graphic:
It has a white background that I am seeking to remove. However it seems there is actually no white background. The background is black with a white mask over it, producing the shape below. How can I invert(?) the mask so that it is a shape instead of a mask, and that I can have a transparent background with a black shape? Any help greatly appreciated. The file is here if it is of any help. Thanks in advance!
Berrely
1 Answer
There's no actual mask in the SVG. The entire design is made of white filled objects, which are grouped, and placed over a black filled rectangle. Shortcuts below are for PC, for Mac use Command instead of Ctrl.
- Using the Selection Tool (V) select the graphic by clicking on a white area
- Ungroup (Shift+Ctrl+G)
- Do Object > Compound Path > Make (Ctrl+8)
- Select all (Ctrl+A)
- Open the Path Finder (Shift+Ctrl+F9) and hit the Minus Front button.
Enable the Transparency grid (Shift+Ctrl+D) to see it