Supercharge your Illustrator workflows with custom scripts! Learn how to automate repetitive tasks, create unique effects, and tackle complex projects with ease. Whether you’re new to scripting or looking to refine your skills, this section unlocks powerful automation techniques.
This script, developed by Tom from Inventsable (contact: tom@inventsable.cc) and based on the Outliner project hosted on GitHub, enables you to convert all paths in the active Illustrator document into permanent outlines. In this context “outlines” mean that every path is re-rendered with its individual anchor points and handles drawn explicitly. The modification is non-destructive…
Random Layer Order Script This Adobe Illustrator script randomizes the stacking (z-order) of the selected objects. It is a stripped-down version of the Random Layer Order functionality originally part of the Randomill Illustrator Plugin. The script was created by Boris Boguslavsky in 2022 and is available on GitHub. Before script: After script: Purpose Description Usage…
This Adobe Illustrator script implements a random selection functionality. It is a stripped-down version of the random selection function from the Randomill Illustrator Plugin. The script was created by Boris Boguslavsky in 2022 and is inspired by Randomill’s functionality. Description Usage Additional Information This script provides a simple yet effective means to randomly filter a…
ObjectArea Script This Adobe Illustrator script calculates and displays the area size of a selected object (path). It is designed for Adobe Illustrator CSx (tested on CS6 on Windows 64-bit) and requires exactly one selected object to run. Description Usage Instructions This script is distributed under the MIT License and was originally created by Lucas…
Text Export Script for Adobe Illustrator This script extracts text contents from all text frames in an Adobe Illustrator document (or multiple documents) and exports the text to a UTF-16 encoded text file. It supports both interactive (using a save dialog) and automatic file naming based on the document’s name. Description Usage
Adobe Illustrator Script: Hachures (Hatches) Description This Adobe Illustrator script, created by Christian Condamine, allows you to add vector hatches to the selected object (path or compound path). It includes a preview function to view live changes related to the settings. The values entered in the dialog box are saved in a .json file to…
Adobe Illustrator Script: Blank Graph Creator Description This Adobe Illustrator script creates a blank graph with customizable grid lines, axis labels, and graph title. The script generates a user interface to input the parameters for the graph and then draws the graph based on those parameters. Usage Script Details User Interface Graph Creation
Adobe Illustrator Script: Add Circles to Path Points Description This Adobe Illustrator script adds small circles to each anchor point of the selected paths. If no document is open, it creates a new document. The script requires at least one path to be selected to run. Usage Script Details Example To use the script, follow…
How to Enhance Your Adobe Illustrator Workflow with Scripts When using Adobe Illustrator, there might come a time when the standard tools and functionalities are not enough, or you need to automate some repetitive tasks. As a smart designer, you will eventually seek out ways to streamline your workflow, boost productivity, and enhance the comfort…
Calendarikko Script for Adobe Illustrator Description The calendarikko.jsx script is designed for Adobe Illustrator CC+ and was created by Alexander Ladygin. This script allows users to quickly create a customizable calendar grid, and even multiple grids within one document. It offers extensive functionality for customization, enabling users to flexibly adjust the grid to their needs.…