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日本語の README はこちらです。

Adobe Illustrator Scripts

Download AllScripts.zip

This is a collection of scripts for Adobe Illustrator. I created it with simplicity and ease of use in mind.
Click the titles to jump to learn more about the script.
If you find a script that interests you, please download it from Download.

Artboard

Download Artboard.zip

Color

Download Color.zip

Layer

Download Layer.zip

Link

Download Link.zip

Path

Download Path.zip

Text

Download Text.zip

Utility

Download Utility.zip

View

Download View.zip

Preferences

Download Preferences.zip

Installation

Download the zip archive from Download or Releases and unzip it.
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.

Extensions, software

The following extensions or software make it easy to run scripts.

UI

ScriptUI Dialog Builder (SDB) was used to design the UI.
See also: ScriptUI-Dialog-Builder-Joonas.

Development Environment

OS: macOS Ventura 13.4
Test: Adobe Illustrator 2020-2024

License

All scripts are licensed under the MIT license.
See the included LICENSE file for more details.


addAnchorPoints.js

Download Path.zip
This script adds any number of anchor points evenly spaced.
It is a slightly more user-friendly improvement to Object > Path > Add Anchor Points.

Add Anchor Points

Usage

  1. Select two or more anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Enter the number of anchor points to add.

Note

Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


addNumericSeparators.js

Download Text.zip
This script changes a number to a 3-digit comma delimited string.

Add Numeric Separators

Usage

Select text objects or specify a text range in an editing state, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


addSelectedGradientsToSwatch.js

Download Color.zip
This script adds selected gradients to Swatches.

Add Selected Gradients To Swatch

Usage

Select path objects, and run this script.

Note

Text object and stroke color are not supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


alignInCenterOfSpace(Horizontal).js
alignInCenterOfSpace(Vertical).js

Download Path.zip
This script aligns objects in the center of space.

For example, alignInCenterOfSpace(Vertical).js: Align In Center Of Space

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS3 or higher


alignObjects.js

Download Path.zip
This script aligns objects horizontally and vertically at the same time.

Align Objects

Usage

  1. Select any objects, and run this script.
  2. Select the Distribute Objects or the Distribute Spacing.
    If you don't want evenly spaced distribution, uncheck both checkboxes.
  3. To include stroke width, check the Use Preview Bounds checkbox.
  4. Enter a value of the Alignment Position Tolerance. (0 or higher number)
    Align Objects Settings
  5. Click the Align icon button.

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.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator 2021 or higher


arrangeWindows.js

Download View.zip
This script splits and arranges all open windows.

Tip

The Arrange document icon has been implemented in the Application Bar since version 2022.

Arrange Windows

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Open at least two files.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


bulkRelink.js

Download Link.zip
This script replaces missing links, linked and embedded files in bulk.

Important

Since version 2024, the Apply to All checkbox has been removed from the dialog that appears when there are missing link files. As a result, it is no longer possible to replace files in bulk using this dialog.

Bulk Relink

Usage

  1. Select any missing link, linked or embedded files, and run this script.
  2. Select a new file.
  3. For PDF, select a crop to option and enter a page number from the import options.

Note

When selecting linked files, select them in the document rather than the Links panel.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


checkDayOfWeek.js

Download Utility.zip
This script checks the day of the week.

Check Day Of Week

Usage

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.

Format

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

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


closeAllDocuments.js

Download Utility.zip
This script closes all documents.

Tip

It has been implemented in the File menu since version 2021.

Usage

Just run this script. If there are unsaved documents, choose to save them or not.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


closePath.js

Download Path.zip
This script closes the path objects.

Close Path

Usage

Select the path objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


compareScale.js

Download Utility.zip
This script compares the scales of two objects.

Compare Scale

Usage

  1. Select two objects, and run this script.
  2. To include stroke width, check the Use Preview Bounds checkbox.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


convertAllAnchorPointsToCorner.js

Download Path.zip
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.

Convert All Anchor Points To Corner

Usage

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.
Convert To Corner Dialog

Note

Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


convertToGlobalColor.js
convertToSpotColor.js

Download Color.zip
This script converts any colors in the Swatches panel to global or spot colors.

convertToGlobalColor.js: Convert To Global Color

convertToSpotColor.js: Convert To Spot Color

Usage

Select colors in the Swatches panel, and run this script.
If not selected, all swatches are converted.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


convertTypeOnAPathToPointType.js

Download Text.zip
This script converts types on a path to point types.

Convert Type On A Path To Point Type

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


copyLineDown.js
copyLineUp.js

Download Text.zip
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.

Vscode Copy Line

For example, copyLineDown.js: Copy Line

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


copyLine(emptySelection).js
cutLine(emptySelection).js

Download Text.zip
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: Empty Selection

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


createColorChart.js

Download Color.zip
This script creates a color chart. Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.

Create Color Chart

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Select CMYK or RGB mode.
  3. Enter the target color values.
    If select a path or text object, its fill color value is used as the initial value.
  4. Select colors for the vertical and horizontal axis.
  5. Enter the increase or decrease value as a percentage.
  6. Select Addition or Intensity.
    • 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.
    Color Chart Settings
  7. Set the units, artboard size, and color chip size according to your preference.

Note

Spot color, gradient, and pattern are not supported.
Create a color chart in a new document.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


createGridLines.js

Download Path.zip
This script creates grid lines on artboards.

Create Grid Lines

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Grid spacing is determined by the Guides & Grid in Preferences.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


createPageNumbers.js

Download Text.zip
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.

Create Page Numbers

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Set up each parameter in the dialog that appears.
    • 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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


createTextParallelToPathSegment.js

Download Text.zip
This script creates a text parallel to a straight segment or a line connecting two anchor points.

Create Text Parallel to Path Segment

Usage

  1. Select two anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Enter any text. The default values are the distance and angle between two points.
  3. Select either Point Type or Area Type.
    Point Type Select left, center, or right align.
    Area Type Enter area width and height values.
  4. Check the Flip checkbox reverses the drawing position.
  5. Check the Middle checkbox to draw in the middle of the path segment.
  6. Enter a value of the margin will space them from the path segment.

Note

Curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator 2021 or higher


createThreadedText.js

Download Text.zip
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.

Create Threaded Text

Usage

  1. Select two or more text and/or path objects, and run this script. There is no need to convert to the area types in advance.
  2. Select an order of concatenation.
  3. Enter a value of the alignment position tolerance. (0 or higher number)
    Threaded Text Settings
  4. To convert the paths to the texts, check the Convert Path to Type checkbox and select either the Area Type or Type on a Path.

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.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


decreaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js
decreaseSelectedAnchorPointsCCW.js

Download Path.zip
This script decreases selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.

For example, decreaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js: Decrease Selected Anchor Points

Usage

Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteAllLeft.js
deleteAllRight.js

Download Text.zip
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: Delete All Right

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


deleteAllSwatches.js

Download Color.zip
This script deletes all swatches except None and Registration.

Delete All Swatches

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Delete any swatches in use for the objects as well.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteHiddenLayers.js

Download Layer.zip
This script deletes hidden layers.

Tip

It has been implement in the Layers panel menu since version 2021.

Delete Hidden Layers

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteLockedLayers.js

Download Layer.zip
This script deletes locked layers.

Delete Locked Layers

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteTrailingSpaces.js

Download Text.zip
This script deletes trailing spaces and tabs. Both point and area types are supported.

Delete Trailing Spaces

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteUnusedLayers.js

Download Layer.zip
This script deletes unused layers.

Delete Unused Layers

Usage

Just run this script. It is not necessary to select any layers.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


deleteWord.js

Download Text.zip
This script deletes a word under the cursor. Both point and area types are supported.

Delete Word

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


disjoinPath.js

Download Path.zip
This script breaks apart the path object with anchor points.

Disjoin Path

Usage

Select any path objects, and run this script.

Note

The original path object will deleted.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


distributeInSpace(Horizontal).js
distributeInSpace(Vertical).js

Download Path.zip
This script distributes objects evenly spaced in space.

For example, distributeInSpace(Vertical).js: Distribute In Space

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS3 or higher


drawCircumscribedCircle.js

Download Path.zip
This script draws a circumscribed circle through 3 or 2 anchor points.

Draw Circumscribed Circle

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


drawNormalLine.js

Download Path.zip
This script draws normal lines (line perpendicular to a tangent) to a curve or line between two anchor points.

Draw Normal Line

Usage

  1. Select two or more anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Enter the number of normal lines to draw.
  3. Enter the length of normal line to draw.
  4. Check the Draw on Selected Anchor Points checkbox if you want to draw on the selected anchor points.
  5. Check the Flip checkbox reverses the drawing position.
  6. Check the Middle checkbox to draw in the middle of the path segment.
  7. Enter a value of the margin will space them from the path segment.

Note

Anchor points for type on a path and area type are not supported.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


drawRectangle.js

Download Path.zip
This script draws rectangles around selected objects.

Draw Rectangle

Usage

  1. Select any objects, and run this script.
  2. Enter a margin value.
  3. To draw a rectangle on each object in the group, check the Ignore Groups checkbox.
  4. To include stroke width, check the Use Preview Bounds checkbox.

Note

The rectangle is drawn with no fill and stroke width.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


drawShapeOnAnchorPoint.js

Download Path.zip
This script draws shapes on anchor points.

Draw Shape On Anchor Point

Usage

  1. Select any path objects, and run this script.
  2. Select a shape.
  3. Enter a shape size.
  4. If you select anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, choose whether to draw the shape on all anchor points or only on the selected anchor points.
  5. Check the Draw Handle Position checkbox if you want to draw the shapes on the handle positions.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


drawShapeParallelToPathSegment.js

Download Path.zip
This script draws a shape parallel to a straight segment or a line connecting two anchor points.

Draw Shape Parallel to Path Segment

Usage

  1. Select two anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Select a Square, Rectangle or Ellipse.
  3. If you select the Rectangle or Ellipse, enter width and height values.
  4. Check the Flip checkbox reverses the drawing position.
  5. Check the Middle checkbox to draw in the middle of the path segment.
  6. Enter a value of the margin will space them from the path segment.

Note

Curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path and area type are also supported.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


encloseWordInParentheses.js

Download Text.zip
This script encloses words in parentheses.

Enclose Word In Parentheses

Usage

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: ']'
};

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


exportColorValuesToCSV.js

Download Color.zip
This script exports color values of a path object or swatches to a CSV file.

Export Color Values To CSV

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


extendHandle.js

Download Path.zip
This script extends and shrinks handles. It also changes the angle.

Extend Handle

Usage

  1. Select one or two anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Enter a positive value in the Distance fields to extend or a negative value to shrink.
  3. Enter a positive value in the Angle fields will rotate counterclockwise. Enter a negative value clockwise.

Note

Handles cannot delete.
The angle increases or decreases based on the current value.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


extendLine.js

Download Path.zip
This script extends and shrinks path segments.

Extend Line

Usage

  1. Select any anchor points with the Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.
  2. Enter a positive value to extend or a negative value to shrink.

Note

Closed paths and curves are not supported.
Anchor points for type on a path are also supported.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


extractColorsFromGradient.js

Download Color.zip
This script extracts colors as swatches from the gradient stops.

Extract Colors From Gradient

Usage

Select any 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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


fitGuideInArtboard.js

Download Path.zip
This script fits guide objects in an artboard.

Fit Guide In Artboard

Usage

Select guide objects, and run this script.

Note

Closed paths and curves are not supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


fitSelectedObjectsInWindow.js

Download View.zip
This script changes the zoom factor that the selected object fills the display.

Fit Selected Objects In Window

Usage

Select any objects, and run this script.

Note

If no objects are selected, all objects should fit in the window. Ignore guides.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


generateGradientColor.js

Download Color.zip
This script generates a gradient color from fill colors or swatches.

Tip

It has been implement in the Swatch panel menu since version 2025.

Generate Gradient Color

Usage

Select two or more 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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


goToLine.js

Download Text.zip
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.

Vscode Go to Line

Go to Line

Usage

  1. Run this script in the text editing state.
  2. Enter a line number or select a line from the list below that you want to move.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


goToNextText.js
goToPreviousText.js

Download Text.zip
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: Go to Text

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


highlightWord.js

Download Color.zip
This script highlights the searched string by fill color, swatch or character style.
Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.

Highlight Word

Usage

  1. Select any text objects, and run this script.
    If no texts are selected, it highlights all texts in the document.
  2. Enter a string. Regular expressions are supported.
  3. To specify a color, enter the color values or use the sliders
  4. To specify a swatch, select a swatch name from the list on the Swatches tab and check the Ignore Color Settings checkbox.
  5. To specify a character style, select a style name from the list on the Character Styles tab.
  6. To specify a paragraph style, select a style name from the list on the Paragraph Styles tab.

If you wish to color the character and paragraph styles, uncheck the Ignore Color Settings checkbox.

Note

Color and swatch cannot be applied at the same time.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


importCSVtoSwatch.js

Download Color.zip
This script imports a CSV file to the Swatches panel.

Import CSV To Swatch

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Select a CSV file.

Important

Make sure the document color mode and CSV file format are the same.

Format

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.

For CMYK:
Cyan Magenta Yellow Black Swatch name
100 0 0 0 Cyan
For RGB:
Red Green Blue Swatch name
255 0 0 Red
For HEX:
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.)

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


increaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js
increaseSelectedAnchorPointsCCW.js

Download Path.zip
This script increases selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.

For example, increaseSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js: Increase Selected Anchor Points

Usage

Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


insertLineAbove.js
insertLineBelow.js

Download Text.zip
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: Insert Line

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


invertLockedLayer.js

Download Layer.zip
This script inverts locked layers.

Invert Locked Layer

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


invertVisibleLayer.js

Download Layer.zip
This script inverts visible layers.

Invert Visible Layer

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


justifyContentSpaceBetween.js

Download Text.zip
This script adjusts tracking to align point texts at both ends. The vertical text is also supported.

Justify Content Space Between

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


matchLocationOfGradientStop.js

Download Color.zip
This script matches the location of the gradient stops and midpoints.

Match Location Of Gradient Stop

Usage

  1. Select two or more gradients in the Swatches panel, and run this script.
  2. Select a source gradient.

Note

Only gradients in the Swatches panel are supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


measureDistance.js

Download Utility.zip
This script is an alternative to the Measure Tool and accurately measures the distance between two anchor points.

Measure the Distance

Usage

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%.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


moveGuides.js

Download Path.zip
This script moves all guide objects to a specified layer, frontmost, and backmost.

Move Guides

Usage

  1. Run this script. There is no need to select any guide objects.
  2. Select a destination.
    • 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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


moveLineDown.js
moveLineUp.js

Download Text.zip
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.

Vscode Move Line

For example, moveLineDown.js: Move Line

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC 2018 or higher


moveSublayerToMainLayer.js

Download Layer.zip
This script moves sublayers to the main layer above.

Move Sublayer To Main Layer

Usage

Just run this script. It is not necessary to select any sublayers.

Note

Force all layers to show and unlock.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


navigateToFirstArtboard.js
navigateToLastArtboard.js
navigateToNextArtboard.js
navigateToPreviousArtboard.js

Download View.zip
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.

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


randomTextColor.js

Download Color.zip
This script changes the text color randomly by word, character or sentence.
Both CMYK and RGB colors are supported.

Random Text Color

Usage

  1. Select any text objects, and run this script.
  2. Enter the color values or use the sliders to set the threshold.
  3. Click the Random button to change the color according to the threshold value.

Note

If there are many characters, the conversion will take time.
Some characters, such as periods and commas, are not applied.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


rearrangeObjects.js

Download Path.zip
This script rearranges selected objects.

Rearrange Objects

Usage

  1. Select any objects, and run this script.
  2. Select a new layout.
  3. Enter the number of objects to place in a line.
  4. Enter a value of the spacing between the objects.
  5. Select a current order of the objects. Check the Reverse checkbox to reverse the order.
  6. To include stroke width, check the Use Preview Bounds checkbox.
  7. Enter a value of the Alignment Position Tolerance. (0 or higher number)
    Rearrange Objects Settings
  8. Check the Preview checkbox to confirm the rearranging.

Note

The object in the top-left is the basis for rearranging.
Compound paths, texts, linked files, and embedded link files are also supported.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator 2021 or higher


relinkFileExtension.js

Download Link.zip
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.

Relink File Extension

Usage

  1. Select any linked files, and run this script. If no files are selected, it replaces all files in the document.
  2. Enter an extension.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


relinkFileExtensionExtra.js

Download Link.zip
This script is an enhanced version of relinkFileExtension.js with more advanced settings for relinking linked files.

Relink File Extension Extra

Usage

  1. Select any linked files, and run this script. If no files are selected, it replaces all files in the document.
  2. Select either file renaming method.
    • Replace Enter the current file name in the Find field and a new file name in the Replace field.
      It can also be part of the file name. Regular expressions are supported in the Find field.
    • Add Enter a string to be added to the prefix, suffix, or both of the original file names.
  3. Enter an extension. If the file extension is the same, enter nothing.
  4. If you specify PDF as the extension, select the Crop to option and enter the page number.
    See also: Import Adobe PDF files
  5. To change the folder for the linked file, select a new folder.
    If the folder is the same as the original file, select nothing.
    To clear the new folder path, hold down the Option / Alt key and click the Clear button.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


relinkToFolder.js

Download Link.zip
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.

Usage

  1. Select any linked files, and run this script.
    If no files are selected, it replaces all files in the document.
  2. Select a folder from the dialog that appears.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


removeColorInGuideObject.js

Download Path.zip
This script removes fill and stroke colors in all guide objects.

Remove Color In Guide Object

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


removeDeletedGlobalColor.js

Download Color.zip
This script deletes the Deleted Global Colors displayed in the Separations Preview panel.

Remove Deleted Global Color

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


renameArtboard.js

Download Artboard.zip
This script renames all artboard names at once.

Rename Artboard

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Edit the artboard name displayed in the text field.

Options

Options are available for quickly editing artboard names.

Number

  • 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.
  • Check the Descending Order checkbox to change to descending order.

Text

  • Add text to the beginning or end of the artboard name.

Replace

  • Replace the artboard name with the specified string.
  • Regular expressions support in the Find field.

Note

A warning is issued if the number of lines in a text field does not match the number of artboards.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


renameLayer.js

Download Layer.zip
This script renames all layer names at once.

Rename Layer

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Edit the layer name displayed in the text field.

Options

Options are available for quickly editing layer names.

Number

  • 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.
  • Check the Descending Order checkbox to change to descending order.

Text

  • Add text to the beginning or end of the layer name.

Replace

  • Replace the layer name with the specified string.
  • Regular expressions support in the Find field.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


renameLinkedFile.js

Download Link.zip
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.

Rename Linked File

Usage

  1. Select any linked files, and run this script.
    If not selected, all files in the document are renamed.
  2. Enter the current file name in the Find field and a new file name in the Replace field.
    It can also be part of the file name. Regular expressions are supported in the Find field.
  3. Clicking the Preview button shows the renamed file names in the list.
    A check in the Already Exists column indicates that a file with the same name already exists.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


resetToFullScale.js

Download Link.zip
This script resets the scale to 100% and the rotation angle to 0 degrees for the linked or embedded files.

Reset To Full Scale

Usage

Select any linked or embedded files, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


roundColorValue.js

Download Color.zip
This script rounds color values. Both fill and stroke colors are supported.

Round Color Value

Usage

Select any objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


roundLocationOfGradientStop.js

Download Color.zip
This script rounds the location of the gradient color stops and midpoints.
Both fill and stroke colors are supported.

Round Location Of Gradient Stops

Usage

Select any objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


selectEmbeddedLink.js

Download Link.zip
This script selects all embedded files.

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Locked and hidden embedded files are not selected. The layer also as well.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


selectGuides.js

Download Path.zip
This script selects all guide objects.

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Guides in locked or hidden layers are not supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


selectLink.js

Download Link.zip
This script selects the specified linked files.

Select Link

Usage

  1. Run this script.
  2. Enter a file name in the Find field or select the file name from the list below. If the Find field is empty, all linked files are selected. Regular expressions support in the Find field.

Note

Locked and hidden linked files are not selected. The layer also as well.
Missing linked files may not be selected.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


shiftSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js
shiftSelectedAnchorPointsCCW.js

Download Path.zip
This script shifts selected anchor points clockwise or counterclockwise.

For example, shiftSelectedAnchorPointsCW.js: Shift Selected Anchor Points

Usage

Select any anchor points with Direct Selection Tool, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


showArtboardName.js

Download Artboard.zip
This script shows the artboard name and size in the document.

Show Artboard Name

Usage

Just run this script.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


showColorValues.js

Download Color.zip
This script shows color values. Both fill and stroke colors are supported.

Show Color Values

Usage

Select any path objects, and run this script.

Note

CMYK, RGB, HEX, grayscale, spot color, and pattern are supported.
Text object and gradient are not supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


showDimensions.js

Download Path.zip
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.

Show Dimensions

Usage

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.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


shuffleGradientColor.js

Download Color.zip
This script shuffles the gradient color.

Shuffle Gradient Color

Usage

Select any 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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


shuffleObjects.js

Download Path.zip
This script shuffles the objects.

Shuffle Objects

Usage

Select the objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


sortArtboards.js

Download Artboard.zip
This script sorts the artboards in the Artboards panel.

Sort Artboards

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Only the Artboards panel. Artboards in the document are not sorted.

Requirements

Illustrator CS5 or higher


sortLines.js

Download Text.zip
This script sorts lines of the text. The vertical text is also supported.

Sort Lines

Usage

  1. Select either the text objects or the lines to be sorted, and run this script.
  2. Check the Match Case checkbox to make the text case-sensitive.
  3. Check the Entire Threaded Text checkbox to sort the entire threaded text.
  4. Click one of the sort buttons below.
    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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


splitText.js

Download Text.zip
This script splits a text by lines, words, or characters. The vertical text is also supported.

Split Text

Usage

  1. Select any text objects, and run this script.
  2. Select lines, words, or characters.

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


splitTextAtCursorPosition.js

Download Text.zip
This script splits a point text at the cursor position. The vertical text is also supported.

Split Text at Cursor Position

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS6 or higher


stepAndRepeat.js

Download Path.zip
This script repeatedly duplicates selected objects. It is equivalent to InDesign's Edit > Step and Repeat.

Step and Repeat

Usage

  1. Select any objects, and run this script.
  2. If you want to create as a grid, check the create as a grid.
  3. Enter the number of times to repeat.
  4. Enter the offset values.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


sumNumbers.js

Download Utility.zip
This script adds up the numbers in the text.

Sum Numbers

Usage

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.

Requirements

Illustrator CS4 or higher


swapTextContents.js

Download Text.zip
This script swap the text contents.

Swap Text Contents

Usage

Select two text objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


syncView.js

Download View.zip
This script synchronizes all open windows with the zoom factor and the view position of the active window.

Sync View

Usage

Just run this script.

Note

Open at least two files.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


textAlign_Center.js
textAlign_Left.js
textAlign_Right.js

Download Text.zip
This script changes the text alignment without moving the position. The vertical text is also supported.

For example, textAlign_Center.js: Text Align

Usage

Select point text objects, and run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


toggleAlignToGlyphBounds.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Align panel menu > Align to Glyph Bounds > Point Text and Area Text.

Toggle Align to Glyph Bounds

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator 2020 or higher


toggleFillNewTypeObjectsWithPlaceholderText.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > Type > Fill New Type Objects With Placeholder Text.

Toggle Fill New Type Objects With Placeholder Text

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator 2018 or higher


togglePasteRemembersLayers.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Layers panel menu > Paste Remembers Layers.

Toggle Paste Remembers Layers

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


toggleSelectSameTintPercentage.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > General > Select Same Tint %.

Toggle Select Same Tint Percentage

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


toggleShowCharacterAlternates.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > Type > Show Character Alternates.

Toggle Show Character Alternates

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator 2020 or higher


toggleShowHandles.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display > Anchor Points, Handle, and Bounding Box Display > Show handles when multiple anchors are selected.

Toggle Show Handles

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


toggleTransformPatternTiles.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > General > Transform Pattern Tiles.

Toggle Transform Pattern Tiles

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


toggleUsePreviewBounds.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Align panel menu > Use Preview Bounds or the Preferences > General > Use Preview Bounds.

Toggle Use Preview Bounds

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


toggleZoomToSelection.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display > Selection > Zoom to Selection.

Toggle Zoom to Selection

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator 2018 or higher


toggleZoomWithMouseWheel.js

Download Preferences.zip
This script toggles the Preferences > General > Zoom with Mouse Wheel.

Toggle Zoom with Mouse Wheel

Usage

Just run this script.

Requirements

Illustrator 2022 or higher


unifyLayerColors.js

Download Layer.zip
This script unifies layer colors.

Unify Layer Colors

Usage

  1. Unlock all layers. Keep the layers that colors you do not want to change locked.
  2. Select a layer that will be the reference color, and run this script.

Note

Sublayers are also supported.

Requirements

Illustrator CS or higher


unitCalculator.js

Download Utility.zip
This script converts almost all units supported by Illustrator.

Unit Calculator

Usage

  1. Run this script. If you want to refer to an object's width or height value, select any objects with the Selection Tool and then run this script.
  2. Enter a value in one of the units.

Note

If the document is open, the ruler unit is the reference.

Support units

Point, Pixel, Pica, Inch, Feet, Yard, Millimeter, Centimeter, Meter.
These units depend on the ruler units.

Requirements

Illustrator CC or higher


License

All scripts are licensed under the MIT license.
See the included LICENSE file for more details.