Convert Embeded Graphics to Simple Graphics, ArcGIS

Question

Is there a way to convert an embedded graphic in an ArcMap document, to a non-embedded graphic?

I have a number of graphics of little trees. They were embedded into an mxd and I want to convert them back to simple graphics so that I can copy and paste them from one mxd to another without the size changing because of the scale.

Is there any way to do this?

Answer 1

Use the Convert Graphics to Features command to convert them to either ;point, line, polygon, or annotation features.

Answer 2

It depends. If the images are added as a separate graphic (i.e. through the menu Insert → Picture you can simply right click on it, and select Copy.

If the image is used as a marker symbol for a layer, you need to convert it to a graphic first:

• Select one feature on the map using the Select tool:
• Right click on the layer in the table of contents, and select Convert features to graphics
• Right click on the generated graphic and select Copy

To find out if the image is a graphic or a marker symbol, use the Arrow tool and click on the image. If it is a graphic, it will be selected and blue size handles will be visible.