Linked images, like the kayak image, become embedded after you crop them. A default
cropping box is displayed on the image. You can adjust the dimensions of this cropping box if
needed. The rest of the artwork is dimmed, and you cannot select it until you are finished
cropping.
Tip
To crop a selected image, you can also choose Object > Crop Image or choose Crop
Image from the context menu (right-click or Ctrl-click on the image).
Tip
You can turn off the Content Aware feature by choosing Illustrator CC > Preferences >
General (macOS) or Edit > Preferences > General (Windows) and deselecting Enable
Content Aware Defaults.
- Drag the crop handles so the trees at the top of the image are cut off a little. The crop you see
initially may be different from the figure and that’s okay. Use the second part of the following
figure as a guide for the final crop.
