Bug
A layout exported from ArcGIS Pro with Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file format rasterizes the elements within the map frame.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000155360 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | January 25, 2023 |
| Last Modified | March 19, 2025 |
| Applies to | ArcGIS Pro |
| Version found | 3.0.3 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 11.0 |
| Status | As Designed |
Additional Information
The EPS file format does not support transparency. If the exported content contains transparency, it is rasterized to maintain its appearance. This is by design, as the file format’s limitations cannot be bypassed. Removing all transparency from the map retains it as a vector in the EPS export.Workaround
- Export the layout in the SVG file format. When opened in an editing program like Adobe Illustrator, the map frame contents are vectorized when possible, and elements remain separated.
- If exporting in the EPS file format, removing all transparency from the map preserves it as a vector.
Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000155360
Software:
- ArcGIS Pro
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