Export a path from AI to png

To export a path from AI (CS5)  do the following:

See also http://creativedroplets.com/transparent-png-with-illustrator/

  • Select the path(s) you want to export
  • Copy and paste it somewhere if necessary
  • Draw an artboard somewhere with the artboard tool
  • In the artboard presets select fit to selected art
  • Now export as png and check the box ‘use artboards’
  • Select your artboard
  • Select the correct resolution (if the resolution is different from the AI source, the png size will change accordingly)