


Be sure when saving for the web that the "Clip to Artboard" is NOT checked! Only the output crop will be exported. Set your options to save your image for web or print. Effect > Crop Marks will create marks that are part of. Here you can choose the destination for you illustration: Choose File > Save for Web and Devices, as well as File > Export. Object > Create Trim Marks will create marks that are actual trim lines on your artboard. Raise or lower the number in the 'Height' text box to do so. The active crop area will be used as active area for the output crop. Adjust the number in the 'Width' text box to do so. When cropping an image, you can decide to add an additional area to your crop area: start dragging outside the current crop area and hold down ALT/OPTION, then click and drag to create a second area.

Global: this is a preset for fading the screen outside the crop area.Display: you can use some display marks for better understanding where the center of your crop is, rulers, screen edge, etc.Position: give the X and Y position from where the crop has to start.Preset: choose your preset to the size you want to crop your artwork, the list is filled with presets but your can add your own dimensions by filling in the Width and Height box, click the Contrain proportions if you want this.The Crop tool can be found in the toolbar, double-clicking the tool will open the preferences of this tool The crop tool in Illustrator is very helpful. Under Artboard Size, type in your custom dimensions or choose from one of the templates. You can crop a teaser from an illustration to use for publication on a website. Enter the Settings menu (the gear button) on the upper status bar. After your artwork is finished in Illustrator, you often need to change the dimensions of your image.
