This is a collection of scripts for Adobe Illustrator. I created it with simplicity and ease of use in mind.
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The scripts can be placed anywhere on your computer.
To run the scripts, from File > Scripts > Other Script( ⌘ / Ctrl + F12 ).
[!NOTE] In rare cases, the script may not work if you continue to use it.
In this case, restart Illustrator and try again.
The following extensions or software make it easy to run scripts.
ScriptUI Dialog Builder (SDB) was used to design the UI.
See also: ScriptUI-Dialog-Builder-Joonas.
OS: macOS Ventura 13.4
Test: Adobe Illustrator 2020-2024
All scripts are licensed under the MIT license.
See the included LICENSE file for more details.
This script adds any number of anchor points evenly spaced.
It is a slightly more user-friendly improvement to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points.
[!NOTE] Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script changes a number to a 3-digit comma delimited string.
Select text objects or specify a text range in an editing state, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script adds selected gradients to Swatches.
Select the path objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Text object and stroke color are not supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script aligns objects in the center of space.
For example, alignInCenterOfSpace(Vertical).js:
Select three or more objects, and run this script.
The position of alignment depends on the reference point.
[!NOTE] Include or exclude the stroke width depends on the Align panel menu > Use Preview Bounds.
Select at least three objects.
Illustrator CS3 or higher
This script aligns objects horizontally and vertically at the same time.
[!NOTE] The top row and the left-most column are the basis for alignment.
Compound paths, texts, linked files, and embedded files are also supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator 2021 or higher
This script splits and arranges all open windows.
[!TIP] The Arrange document icon has been implemented in the Application Bar since version 2022.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Open at least two files.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script checks the day of the week.
Select a date section in the text with the cursor, and run this script.
[!NOTE] If there is no year, it will considered as this year.
The following formats are supported.
YYYY/MM/DD
, MM/DD/YYYY
, DD/MM/YYYY
,
YYYY-MM-DD
, MM-DD-YYYY
, DD-MM-YYYY
,
YYYY.MM.DD
, MM.DD.YYYY
, DD.MM.YYYY
,
YYYY MM DD
, MM DD YYYY
, DD MM YYYY
,
Jan(uary) (the) DD(st|nd|rd|th)(,) YYYY
, MM DD(st|nd|rd|th)(,) YYYY
,
DD(st|nd|rd|th) (of) Jan(uary)(,) YYYY
, DD(st|nd|rd|th) MM(,) YYYY
,
YYYY年MM月DD日
, 令和YY年MM月DD日
, 平成YY年MM月DD日
, 昭和YY年MM月DD日
, 大正YY年MM月DD日
, 明治YY年MM月DD日
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script closes all documents.
[!TIP] It has been implemented in the File menu since version 2021.
Just run this script. If there are unsaved documents, choose to save them or not.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script closes the path objects.
Select the path objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script compares the scales of two objects.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script converts all anchor points to the corner.
The anchor point conversion options in the Control panel require the anchor point to be selected, but this script selects the entire object.
Select the entire path with the Selection Tool, and run this script.
If you select anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, a dialog will show to convert all or only selected anchor points to corner points.
[!NOTE] Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script converts any colors in the Swatches panel to global or spot colors.
convertToGlobalColor.js:
convertToSpotColor.js:
Select colors in the Swatches panel, and run this script.
If you don't select them, all colors will target.
[!NOTE] If there is a swatch with the same name, it will not convert.
When converting a process color to a global or spot color, the order in which the colors display changes because they reregister in the swatch.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script converts types on a path to point types.
Select type on a path object, and run this script.
[!NOTE] The original type objects will delete.
Any effects applied in the appearance will be lost.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's Selection >
Copy Line Down( Option / Alt + Shift + ↓ ) &
Copy Line Up( Option / Alt + Shift + ↑ ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, copyLineDown.js:
Move the cursor to the line you want to copy, and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a line.
[!WARNING] Since using copy and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
In the case of copyLineDown.js, when copying the last line, a new line is added to work around a bug.
Only one line can be copied. Multiple lines are not supported.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's keyboard shortcut
"Copy line (empty selection)"( ⌘ / Ctrl + C ) &
"Cut line (empty selection)"( ⌘ / Ctrl + X ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, cutLine(emptySelection).js:
Move the cursor to the line you want to copy or cut, and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a line.
[!IMPORTANT] Linefeed are not included to work around a bug in Illustrator.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script creates a color chart. Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.
Addition
The value of the steps is added as is.Intensity
The percentage of the target color is added. It is equivalent to Edit > Edit Colors > Saturate.
[!NOTE] Spot color, gradient, and pattern are not supported.
Create a color chart in a new document.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script creates grid lines on artboards.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Grid spacing is determined by the Guides & Grid in Preferences.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script is equivalent to InDesign's Type > Insert Special Character > Markers > Current Page Number.
Places a page number at a specified location on the artboards.
Position
Position of the page number relative to the artboard.Facing Pages
If true, the facing page.Start Page Number
A start page number.Section Prefix
Add a Section Prefix in front of the page number. If facing page, in back of the page number.Font Size
Font size of the page number.Margin
Distance from the artboard. Switch the units according to the ruler units.[!NOTE] The page numbering style is numeric only.
Assign page numbers in artboard order.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script creates a text parallel to a straight segment or a line connecting two anchor points.
Point Type
Select left, center, or right align.Area Type
Enter area width and height values.[!NOTE] Curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator 2021 or higher
This script creates a threaded text. It can also be made from a mixture of point types and path objects.
The vertical text is also supported.
[!NOTE] The stacking order of objects and layers has no bearing on the order of concatenation.
When converting the path to the area type, ignore anchor points with fewer than two anchor points.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CC or higher
This script decreases selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.
For example, decreaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js:
Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's keyboard shortcut
"Delete All Left"( ⌘ + Backspace ) &
"Delete All Right"( ⌘ + Delete ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, deleteAllRight.js:
Move the cursor to the position of the character you want to delete and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a string to be deleted.
[!WARNING] Since using copy and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Only one line can be deleted. Multiple lines are not supported.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script deletes all swatches except None and Registration.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Delete any swatches in use for the objects as well.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script deletes hidden layers.
[!TIP] It has been implement in the Layers panel menu since version 2021.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script deletes locked layers.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script deletes trailing spaces and tabs.
Both point and area types are supported.
Select the text objects, and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a line.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script deletes unused layers.
Just run this script. It is not necessary to select any layers.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script deletes a word under the cursor.
Both point and area types are supported.
Move the cursor to the position of the word you want to delete and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a word.
[!WARNING] Since using copy and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script breaks apart the path object with anchor points.
Select any path objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] The original path object will deleted.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script distributes objects evenly spaced in space.
For example, distributeInSpace(Vertical).js:
Select three or more objects, and run this script.
The position of alignment depends on the reference point.
[!NOTE] Include or exclude the stroke width depends on the Align panel menu > Use Preview Bounds.
Select at least three objects.
Illustrator CS3 or higher
This script draws a circumscribed circle through 3 or 2 anchor points.
Select 3 or 2 anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
[!NOTE] For two anchor points, it is the diameter.
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script draws normal lines (line perpendicular to a tangent) to a curve or line between two anchor points.
[!NOTE] Anchor points for type on a path and area type are not supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script draws rectangles around selected objects.
[!NOTE] The rectangle is drawn with no fill and stroke width.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script draws shapes on anchor points.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script draws a shape parallel to a straight segment or a line connecting two anchor points.
[!NOTE] Curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script encloses words in parentheses.
Move the cursor to the position of the word you want to enclose and run this script.
If you select text ranges, enclose them.
[!WARNING] Since using cut and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
If you want to enclose it with other characters, change lines 41 and 42 inside the script.
For example, if you enclose it in brackets:
var parentheses = {
start: '[',
end: ']'
};
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script exports color values of a path object or swatches to a CSV file.
Select path objects or swatches, and run this script.
If you want to export all swatches, deselect path objects and swatches.
[!NOTE] If you want to get the swatch name, use a global color.
Export to the desktop.
Prioritize the path object over swatches.
Text object and gradient are not supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script extends and shrinks handles. It also changes the angle.
[!NOTE] Handles cannot delete.
The angle increases or decreases based on the current value.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script extends and shrinks path segments.
[!NOTE] Closed paths and curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path are also supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script extracts colors as swatches from the gradient stops.
Select the path objects or swatches, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Prioritize the path object over swatches.
To extract color from swatches, deselect the path objects.
Text object and stroke color are not supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script fits guide objects in an artboard.
Select guide objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Closed paths and curves are not supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script changes the zoom factor that the selected object fills the display.
Select any objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] If no objects are selected, all objects should fit in the window. Ignore guides.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script generates the gradient color from fill colors or swatches.
Select the path objects or swatches, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Prioritize the path object over swatches.
To generate gradient color from swatches, deselect the path objects.
Text object and stroke color are not supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's Go > Go to Line/Column( Ctrl + G ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
[!WARNING] Since using copy and paste functions inside the script, it will be lost if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Pan that the selected line is centered in the window.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script moves the cursor to the beginning of the next or previous text while in the text editing state.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, goToNextText.js:
Run this script in the text editing state.
[!WARNING] Since using cut and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] It will not move to locked, hidden, or threaded texts. The layer also as well.
The cursor moving order is text stacking order.
Pan that the next or previous text is centered in the window.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script highlights the searched words with the fill color.
Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script imports a CSV file to the Swatches panel.
[!IMPORTANT] Make sure the document color mode and CSV file format are the same.
CSV files are available in the following 3 formats.
[!NOTE] Commas or tabs separate columns.
Line 1 is used as the title.
The swatch name is not required.
Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Black | Swatch name |
---|---|---|---|---|
100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Cyan |
Red | Green | Blue | Swatch name |
---|---|---|---|
255 | 0 | 0 | Red |
Hex | Swatch name |
---|---|
FF0000 | Red |
[!NOTE] The leading "#" may be omitted in the case of Hex color.
If the Hex color is 3-digit, it behaves like CSS. (e.g. #F0F becomes #FF00FF.)
Illustrator CS or higher
This script increases selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.
For example, increaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js:
Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's keyboard shortcut
"Insert Line Above"( ⌘ / Ctrl + Shift + Enter ) &
"Insert Line Below" ( ⌘ / Ctrl + Enter ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, insertLineBelow.js:
Move the cursor to the line below or above you want to add a line, and run this script.
It is not necessary to move the cursor to the end of the line.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script inverts locked layers.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script inverts visible layers.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script adjusts tracking to align point texts at both ends. The vertical text is also supported.
Select point text objects and a reference path object, and run this script.
Text objects can also align with each other. In this case, select only the text objects.
[!NOTE] Different font sizes mixed within a single-line point text will not work well.
The text position does not change.
The object to use as a reference will be the longest one.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script matches the location of the gradient stops and midpoints.
[!NOTE] Only gradients in the Swatches panel are supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script is an alternative to the Measure Tool and accurately measures the distance between two anchor points.
Select two anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Highlight the measurement points.
The angle is based on point #1. Range: -180.0 to 180.0
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.
Due to the small font size, labels will not appear when enlarged above 15500%.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script moves all guide objects to a specified layer, frontmost, and backmost.
Layer
Move to the specified layer. If it does not exist, create a new layer. Bring to Front
Move to the frontmost of each layer. Send to Back
Move to the backmost of each layer.[!NOTE] Guides in locked or hidden layers are not supported.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script is equivalent to Visual Studio Code's Selection >
Move Line Down( Option / Alt + ↓ ) &
Move Line Up( Option / Alt + ↑ ).
If you assign shortcuts using Keyboard Maestro, AutoHotkey or similar,
you will be able to achieve more of a Visual Studio Code feel.
Both point and area types are supported.
For example, moveLineDown.js:
Move the cursor to the line you want to move, and run this script.
It is not necessary to select a line.
[!WARNING] Since using copy and paste functions inside the script, it will lose if you have copied the content in advance.
[!NOTE] Area type with wrapping may not work well.
In the case of moveLineUp.js, when moving the last line, a new line is added to work around a bug.
Only one line can be moved. Multiple lines are not supported.
If you are using version 2020 or earlier, you will not be able to enter keyboard input after running the script.
If you want to enter text, you must click with the mouse.
Illustrator CC 2018 or higher
This script moves sublayers to the main layer above.
Just run this script. It is not necessary to select any sublayers.
[!NOTE] Force all layers to show and unlock.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script navigates to the first, last, next, or previous artboard while maintaining the view position and zoom factor of the artboard.
[!IMPORTANT] It can be done with the standard functions( shift + pagedown / pageup ), but it displays the entire artboard.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] At least two artboards are required.
[!TIP]
navigateToNextArtboard.js
will navigate to the first artboard if it is the last artboard.
navigateToPreviousArtboard.js
will navigate to the last artboard if it is the first artboard.
It is more effective if the artboards are the same size.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script changes the text color randomly by word, character or sentence.
Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.
[!NOTE] If there are many characters, the conversion will take time.
Some characters, such as periods and commas, are not applied.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script rearranges selected objects.
[!NOTE] The object in the top-left is the basis for rearranging.
Compound paths, texts, linked files, and embedded link files are also supported.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator 2021 or higher
This script replaces linked files with the specified file extension, equivalent to InDesign's Links panel menu > Relink File Extension.
For more advanced settings, use relinkFileExtensionExtra.js.
[!WARNING] Missing linked files and embedded files are not replaced.
[!NOTE] Place the relink files in the same place as the original files.
When selecting linked files, select them in the document rather than the Links panel.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script is an enhanced version of relinkFileExtension.js with more advanced settings for relinking linked files.
Replace
Enter the current file name in the Find field and a new file name in the Replace field.Add
Enter a string to be added to the prefix, suffix, or both of the original file names.[!WARNING] Missing linked files and embedded files are not replaced.
[!NOTE] When selecting linked files, select them in the document rather than the Links panel.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script replaces linked files with a file of the same name in the selected folder, equivalent to InDesign's Links panel menu > Relink to Folder.
[!WARNING] Missing linked files and embedded files are not replaced.
[!NOTE] When selecting linked files, select them in the document rather than the Links panel.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script removes fill and stroke colors in all guide objects.
Just run this script. There is no need to select any guide objects.
[!NOTE] If you have added fill or stroke colors in the Appearance panel, they may not work properly.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script deletes the Deleted Global Color displayed in the Separations Preview panel.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] In rare cases, you may not be able to delete it.
If you save the file and reopen it, it may be restored.
In this case, there is no way to delete it.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script renames all artboard names at once.
Options are available for quickly editing artboard names.
Replace
Replace the number at the beginning or end of the artboard name.Add
Add a number to the beginning or end of the artboard name.-1
+1
Increase or decrease the number at the beginning or end of the artboard name.[!NOTE] A warning is issued if the number of lines in a text field does not match the number of artboards.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script renames all layer names at once.
Options are available for quickly editing layer names.
Replace
Replace the number at the beginning or end of the layer name.Add
Add a number to the beginning or end of the layer name.-1
+1
Increase or decrease the number at the beginning or end of the layer name.[!NOTE] Sublayers are not supported.
A warning is issued if the number of lines of the text field is less than the number of layers.
Add layers for the increased number of lines if the number of lines of the text field is greater than the number of layers.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script renames the name of the linked files and relink.
[!CAUTION] It is not possible to undo file names with Edit > Undo.( ⌘ / Ctrl + Z )
File manipulation is dangerous, so we recommend backing up your data before running the script.
[!WARNING] Missing linked files and embedded files are not replaced.
If you are using linked files for other documents, the link will be missing.[!NOTE] When selecting linked files, select them in the document rather than the Links panel.
If you wish to hide the alert that appears when the script is executed, delete or comment out line 50.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script resets the scale to 100% and the rotation angle to 0 degrees for the linked or embedded files.
Select any linked or embedded files, and run this script.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script rounds color values. Both fill and stroke colors are supported.
Select the objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script rounds the location of the gradient color stops and midpoints.
Both fill and stroke colors are supported.
Select the objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script selects all embedded files.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Locked and hidden embedded files are not selected. The layer also as well.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script selects all guide objects.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Guides in locked or hidden layers are not supported.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script selects the specified linked files.
[!NOTE] Locked and hidden linked files are not selected. The layer also as well.
Missing linked files may not be selected.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script shifts selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.
For example, shiftSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js:
Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script shows the artboard name and size in the document.
Just run this script.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script shows color values. Both fill and stroke colors are supported.
Select path objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] CMYK, RGB, HEX, grayscale, spot color, and pattern are supported.
Text object and gradient are not supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script shows the dimension of the anchor point between two points of the path objects.
[!TIP] The Dimension Tool has been implemented in the Toolbar since version 2024.
Select any path objects, and run this script.
If you select anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, dimensions are displayed only at the selected. In this case, select at least two anchor points.
[!NOTE] Supports curves.
Group and color dimensions by path object.
In complex shapes, dimensions may be displayed overlapping each other.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script shuffles the gradient color.
Select the path objects, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Only a fill color. A stroke color is not supported.
For compound path objects, select them with Direct Selection Tool.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script shuffles the objects.
Select the objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script sorts the artboards in the Artboards panel.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Only the Artboards panel. Artboards in the document are not sorted.
Illustrator CS5 or higher
This script sorts lines of the text. The vertical text is also supported.
A → Z
Sort in A to Z order.Z → A
Sort in Z to A order.Reverse
Sort in reverse order.[!NOTE] Wrapped lines in the area type split on each line.
If the selection spans next threads, it cannot be sorted.
Type on a paths are not supported.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script splits a text by lines, words, or characters. The vertical text is also supported.
[!NOTE] Area types converts to point types.
If there are many characters, it will take time to split them.
After splitting, the text position may move slightly.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script splits a point text at the cursor position. The vertical text is also supported.
Move the cursor to the position you want to split, and run this script.
[!NOTE] Area types are not supported.
In the case of multi-lines, the layout will break.
After splitting, the text position may move slightly.
Illustrator CS6 or higher
This script repeatedly duplicates selected objects. It is equivalent to InDesign's Edit > Step and Repeat.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script adds up the numbers in the text.
Select text objects or specify a text range in an editing state, and run this script.
You can also edit numbers in the text field and recalculate the totals.
[!NOTE] Editing numbers in the text field does not affect the original text objects.
Illustrator CS4 or higher
This script swap the text contents.
Select two text objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script synchronizes all open windows with the zoom factor and the view position of the active window.
Just run this script.
[!NOTE] Open at least two files.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script changes the text alignment without moving the position. The vertical text is also supported.
For example, textAlign_Center.js:
Select point text objects, and run this script.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script toggles the Align panel menu > Align to Glyph Bounds > Point Text and Area Text.
Just run this script.
Illustrator 2020 or higher
This script toggles the Layers panel menu > Paste Remembers Layers.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CC or higher
This script toggles the Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display > Anchor Points, Handle, and Bounding Box Display > Show handles when multiple anchors are selected.
Just run this script.
Illustrator CC or higher
This script unifies layer colors.
[!NOTE] Sublayers are also supported.
Illustrator CS or higher
This script converts almost all units supported by Illustrator.
[!NOTE] If the document is open, the ruler unit is the reference.
Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.
Illustrator CC or higher
All scripts are licensed under the MIT license.
See the included LICENSE file for more details.