Illustrator is a great tool for creating images, but sometimes you just need to add an image without starting from scratch. Here are four ways to add an image to Illustrator:

  1. Use the File menu and select Import. Navigate to the file you want to add the image to and select it.
  2. Use the Paths panel (Window > Paths) and create a new path by clicking the New Path button ( ). Type in the path of the image you want to use and click OK.
  3. Use the Selection tool ( ) and drag an object over the area you want to include in your illustration. Release your mouse button when you have selected all of the area you want included in your illustration.
  4. Use Illustrator’s Paste command (Paste > Paste). Select your image file from your computer and click OK. ..