Illustrator Script Collection

100 free ExtendScript tools for Adobe Illustrator, covering text, paths, colour, layers, export, effects, cleanup and more. Cross-platform compatible with Illustrator CS6 through CC 2025.

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What's Included

A production-ready toolkit organised into 10 categories, built by Mapsoft's Illustrator development team.

100 Scripts

Covering text, paths, colour, layers, selection, export, document setup, effects, cleanup and utility operations.

Cross-Platform

All scripts work on both Mac and Windows without modification. Platform-agnostic file paths and no OS-specific APIs.

Production Ready

ScriptUI dialogs for configuration, error handling for edge cases, and full undo support via Ctrl/Cmd+Z.

Installation

Copy to Scripts Folder

Locate your Illustrator Scripts folder:

Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [version]\Presets\en_US\Scripts\

Mac: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator [version]/Presets/en_US/Scripts/

Copy the script folders (Text, Path, Color, etc.) into the Scripts directory.

Restart Illustrator. Scripts will appear under File > Scripts.

Alternative: Run Directly

Go to File > Scripts > Other Script... (Ctrl/Cmd+F12), navigate to the .jsx file and click Open. The script runs immediately.

Tip: Keyboard Shortcuts

For frequently used scripts, assign keyboard shortcuts via Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts > Menu Commands > File > Scripts.

Script Catalogue

Browse all 100 scripts organised by category. Each script includes ScriptUI dialogs for configuration.

Text & Typography

15 scripts

Scripts for manipulating text frames, fonts, and typographic properties.

Script	Description	Use Case
`ConvertPointToAreaText.jsx`	Converts point text to area text with auto-sized bounds	Reformatting legacy text for responsive layouts
`FindReplaceInSelection.jsx`	Find and replace text within selected frames only	Targeted text edits without affecting entire document
`SetTextSizeByDialog.jsx`	Set font size with absolute, relative (+5), or percentage (150%) modes	Quick bulk font size adjustments
`ListAllFontsUsed.jsx`	Lists all fonts with usage counts, exportable to file	Pre-flight font auditing before handoff
`ChangeTextCase.jsx`	UPPER, lower, Title, Sentence, or tOGGLE case conversion	Fixing text case without retyping
`SplitTextFrameByLines.jsx`	Splits multi-line text into individual text frames per line	Animating or individually positioning text lines
`JoinTextFrames.jsx`	Merges multiple text frames into one with sort options	Consolidating scattered text into a single frame
`TextFrameAutofit.jsx`	Auto-resizes area text frames to fit their content	Eliminating overflow or excess empty space
`OutlineTextPerFrame.jsx`	Converts text to outlines keeping each frame as a separate group	Clean text-to-path conversion preserving organisation
`AddTextPrefix.jsx`	Adds prefix/suffix or auto-numbering to text frames	Batch numbering, bullet points, wrapping text
`AlignTextFramesToBaseline.jsx`	Aligns text frames by their visual baseline	Precise text alignment across different font sizes
`TextStatistics.jsx`	Character, word, line, paragraph counts with type breakdown	Content auditing and copywriting metrics
`ReplaceFont.jsx`	Replace one font with another throughout the document	Font substitution for brand updates
`SetLineSpacing.jsx`	Set leading with absolute, auto, or relative-to-font modes	Uniform line spacing across text frames
`ExtractTextToFile.jsx`	Exports all document text to a file, organised by layer	Content extraction for translation or review
`HighlightOverflowText.jsx`	Finds overflowing area text and marks them with red outlines	Catching hidden overflow text before print

Path & Shape

15 scripts

Scripts for path manipulation, shape creation, and geometric transformations.

Script	Description	Use Case
`CloseOpenPaths.jsx`	Closes open paths with straight or smooth curve options	Preparing paths for fill, print, or CNC cutting
`RemoveRedundantPoints.jsx`	Removes anchor points that don't affect the path shape	Simplifying paths imported from tracing or CAD
`SplitPathAtAnchors.jsx`	Splits paths into individual segments at each anchor	Breaking complex paths for individual editing
`RoundCorners.jsx`	Adds rounded corners to any angular path	Creating rounded rectangles from any polygon
`MirrorPath.jsx`	Creates mirrored copies across horizontal/vertical axis	Symmetrical design creation
`OffsetPathSimple.jsx`	Creates offset copies at specified distances	Making concentric shapes, border effects
`RandomizeAnchors.jsx`	Randomly displaces anchor points for organic effects	Creating hand-drawn, natural-looking shapes
`AddPointsToPath.jsx`	Subdivides path segments with bezier-accurate interpolation	Adding detail to smooth curves
`PathLengthInfo.jsx`	Calculates path length in points, inches, and millimetres	Measuring paths for cutting, engraving, or pricing
`CreateGrid.jsx`	Creates customisable grids with gutters and margins	Layout grids, game boards, technical drawings
`ConvertStrokeToFill.jsx`	Outlines strokes using Illustrator's built-in command	Preparing strokes for print or laser cutting
`DuplicateAlongPath.jsx`	Places copies of an object at equal intervals along a path	Pattern creation, decorative borders, animations
`ResizeToExactDimensions.jsx`	Resize to exact width/height in pt, in, mm, or px	Precise sizing for production specifications
`CreateSpiralPath.jsx`	Creates Archimedean or logarithmic spirals	Decorative elements, generative design
`CreateWavyLine.jsx`	Creates sine, triangle, or square wave patterns	Decorative borders, sound wave graphics
`FlattenTransparency.jsx`	Flattens transparency for print-ready output	Print preparation for older RIP workflows

Colour Management

11 scripts

Scripts for colour conversion, swatch management, and colour manipulation.

Script	Description	Use Case
`ConvertRGBtoCMYK.jsx`	Converts RGB colours to CMYK equivalents	Preparing screen designs for print
`ConvertCMYKtoRGB.jsx`	Converts CMYK colours to RGB equivalents	Adapting print files for digital use
`ConvertToGrayscale.jsx`	Perceptual luminance-based grayscale conversion	Creating grayscale versions, accessibility testing
`SwapFillAndStroke.jsx`	Swaps fill and stroke colours on selected objects	Quick appearance toggling
`RandomizeFillColors.jsx`	Applies random colours with HSB range constraints	Pattern design, data visualisation, generative art
`CreateColorHarmony.jsx`	Generates complementary, triadic, analogous palettes	Colour palette generation from a base colour
`AdjustBrightness.jsx`	Lightens or darkens colours by percentage	Creating hover states, tint variations
`ColorReport.jsx`	Lists all colours with values, types, and usage counts	Colour auditing, brand compliance checking
`RemoveUnusedSwatches.jsx`	Removes swatches not used by any object	Cleaning up swatch panel clutter
`ApplyColorFromSwatch.jsx`	Applies a swatch to selected objects with searchable list	Quick colour application from the palette
`SetOpacityByDialog.jsx`	Set opacity with absolute, relative, or random modes	Batch opacity adjustments for layered effects

Layer Management

10 scripts

Scripts for organising, merging, and managing layers.

Script	Description	Use Case
`MergeSelectedLayers.jsx`	Merges multiple layers into one via a dialog	Consolidating layers before handoff
`DeleteEmptyLayers.jsx`	Removes all empty layers and sublayers	Cleaning up layer panel clutter
`DuplicateToAllArtboards.jsx`	Copies objects to same position on all artboards	Placing headers, logos, page numbers across artboards
`LockAllExceptActive.jsx`	Locks all layers except the active one	Isolating work on a single layer
`UnlockAllLayers.jsx`	Unlocks all layers and optionally all objects	Quick access to all elements for editing
`RenameLayersByContent.jsx`	Auto-names layers based on their content	Organising unnamed "Layer 1, 2, 3..." layers
`MoveSelectionToNewLayer.jsx`	Moves selection to a new named layer	Organising objects into proper layers
`ToggleLayerVisibility.jsx`	Show all, hide all, solo, toggle, or invert visibility	Quick layer visibility management
`FlattenAllLayers.jsx`	Merges all layers into one	Pre-export simplification
`CreateLayerFromSelection.jsx`	Creates one layer per object or one for all selected	Auto-organising objects into layers

Selection Utilities

10 scripts

Scripts for advanced selection filtering and management.

Script	Description	Use Case
`SelectByFillColor.jsx`	Selects all objects matching a reference fill colour	Batch editing same-coloured elements
`SelectByStrokeWeight.jsx`	Selects objects with a specific stroke weight	Finding and modifying strokes of a certain weight
`SelectBySize.jsx`	Selects objects by width, height, or area thresholds	Finding objects that don't meet size requirements
`SelectByObjectType.jsx`	Selects all objects of a chosen type (path, text, etc.)	Batch operations on specific object types
`SelectSameAppearance.jsx`	Selects objects matching fill, stroke, and weight	Finding visually identical elements
`InvertSelection.jsx`	Inverts current selection	Selecting "everything except these"
`SelectOnActiveArtboard.jsx`	Selects objects within the active artboard bounds	Artboard-specific batch operations
`SelectOpenPaths.jsx`	Selects all unclosed paths in the document	Pre-flight check for paths needing closure
`SelectSmallObjects.jsx`	Finds objects below a size threshold, offers delete	Removing tiny artefacts and debris
`SelectStrayPoints.jsx`	Finds single-point paths, offers delete	Cleaning up invisible stray anchor points

Export & Batch Processing

9 scripts

Scripts for exporting to various formats and batch operations.

Script	Description	Use Case
`ExportArtboardsAsPNG.jsx`	Exports each artboard as PNG with resolution and @2x/@3x	Multi-resolution asset generation
`ExportArtboardsAsSVG.jsx`	Exports artboards as SVG with font and precision options	Web icon and asset export
`ExportArtboardsAsPDF.jsx`	Exports as separate PDFs or single multi-page PDF	Print-ready PDF generation
`BatchExportOpenDocs.jsx`	Exports all open documents to PNG, JPG, SVG, or PDF	Processing multiple files at once
`ExportSelectionAsPNG.jsx`	Exports only selected objects as a cropped PNG	Quick asset extraction from a larger composition
`ExportLayersAsFiles.jsx`	Exports each layer as a separate file	Layer-based asset pipelines
`ExportForWeb.jsx`	One-click web export: PNG @1x/@2x/@3x + SVG in subfolders	Complete web asset package generation
`SaveAsEPS.jsx`	Save as EPS with version and preview configuration	Legacy format compatibility for print
`ExportColorSwatches.jsx`	Exports swatches as CSV, JSON, CSS variables, or plain text	Colour handoff to developers or documentation

Document Setup

8 scripts

Scripts for artboard management, guides, and document configuration.

Script	Description	Use Case
`CreateArtboardsFromSelection.jsx`	Creates artboards sized to each selected object	Auto-generating artboards around existing art
`FitArtboardToArt.jsx`	Resizes artboard to fit artwork with optional padding	Trimming artboards to content
`DocumentInfo.jsx`	Comprehensive doc info: dimensions, counts, fonts, links	Pre-flight documentation and auditing
`AddGuidesFromSelection.jsx`	Creates guides at selection edges and/or centres	Alignment reference from existing elements
`RenameArtboards.jsx`	Batch rename artboards with patterns or custom lists	Organising artboards for export naming
`ResizeArtboard.jsx`	Resize to exact dimensions or standard presets	Quick artboard resizing (A4, Letter, web sizes)
`AddBleedMarks.jsx`	Adds crop, bleed, and centre marks for print	Manual print mark generation
`SetupColumnGrid.jsx`	Creates column grid as guides or coloured rectangles	Layout design with Bootstrap-style grids

Effects & Appearance

8 scripts

Scripts for visual effects and creative transformations.

Script	Description	Use Case
`CreateDropShadow.jsx`	Adds configurable drop shadow via duplicated offset shape	Quick shadow effects without live effects
`CreateLongShadow.jsx`	Creates trendy flat-design long shadow effect	Material design, flat illustration shadows
`GradientFillAcrossObjects.jsx`	Applies colour gradient across multiple objects	Colour transitions in infographics, charts
`CreateDottedLine.jsx`	Places circles/squares/diamonds along a path	Decorative borders, stitching effects
`CreateOutlineEffect.jsx`	Concentric outlines with fading opacity for glow/halo	Neon glow, highlight effects
`RandomDistribute.jsx`	Randomly positions objects with optional rotation/scale	Scattered layouts, confetti, natural patterns

Cleanup & Optimisation

10 scripts

Scripts for document cleanup, optimisation, and maintenance.

Script	Description	Use Case
`RemoveHiddenObjects.jsx`	Finds and removes all hidden objects	Reducing file size, removing legacy hidden art
`RemoveUnusedSymbols.jsx`	Removes symbol definitions not placed in the document	Cleaning up Symbols panel
`RemoveEmptyGroups.jsx`	Recursively removes empty group containers	Structural cleanup after editing
`RemoveAllGuides.jsx`	Removes all guide objects and ruler guides	Fresh start on guide placement
`UngroupAll.jsx`	Recursively ungroups all groups in selection or document	Flattening structure for export or editing
`CleanupDocument.jsx`	All-in-one: stray points, empty groups, hidden items, and more	Comprehensive pre-delivery cleanup
`ReplaceLinkedWithEmbedded.jsx`	Embeds all linked images into the document	Packaging files without missing links
`ResetTransformations.jsx`	Resets position transformations on selected objects	Starting fresh on object positioning
`FindReplaceObjectNames.jsx`	Find/replace text in object names (Layers panel)	Bulk renaming for SVG export IDs
`ReducePathPoints.jsx`	Simplifies paths by reducing anchor point count	Optimising complex traced or imported paths

Utility

2 scripts

General-purpose productivity scripts.

Script	Description	Use Case
`BatchRenameObjects.jsx`	Sequential renaming with prefix, numbering, and sorting	SVG element ID naming, organised layer names
`DistributeSpacingEvenly.jsx`	Equal gaps between objects (not equal centre spacing)	Precise layout spacing that accounts for object sizes

Common Workflows

Combine scripts for end-to-end production workflows.

Print Preparation

Run CleanupDocument.jsx to remove stray points, empty groups, hidden objects
Run ConvertRGBtoCMYK.jsx to convert colours for print
Run ReplaceLinkedWithEmbedded.jsx to embed all images
Run ListAllFontsUsed.jsx to audit fonts
Run HighlightOverflowText.jsx to catch overflow text
Run AddBleedMarks.jsx for crop marks
Run ExportArtboardsAsPDF.jsx for final output

Web Asset Generation

Run ExportForWeb.jsx for automatic PNG @1x/@2x/@3x + SVG export
Run ExportColorSwatches.jsx with CSS output for developer handoff
Run BatchRenameObjects.jsx to set meaningful SVG element IDs

Brand Guidelines

Run ColorReport.jsx to audit all colours used
Run CreateColorHarmony.jsx to generate palette variations
Run ExportColorSwatches.jsx in JSON format for digital style guides
Run ListAllFontsUsed.jsx to document typography

File Cleanup

Run SelectStrayPoints.jsx and delete
Run RemoveEmptyGroups.jsx
Run RemoveHiddenObjects.jsx
Run RemoveUnusedSwatches.jsx
Run RemoveUnusedSymbols.jsx
Run DeleteEmptyLayers.jsx

Compatibility

Tested and supported across all modern Illustrator versions on Mac and Windows.

CS6Full support

CC 2014Full support

CC 2015Full support

CC 2017Full support

CC 2018Full support

CC 2019Full support

CC 2020Full support

CC 2021Full support

CC 2022Full support

CC 2023Full support

CC 2024Full support

CC 2025Full support

Platform: Mac OS X 10.12+ / Windows 10/11

Technical Notes

Scripts use ExtendScript (.jsx), Adobe's JavaScript implementation for Creative Suite/Cloud applications.
All scripts are wrapped in IIFEs (function() { ... })() to avoid polluting the global scope.
Colour conversions use standard mathematical formulas (ITU-R BT.709 for luminance).
Path calculations use cubic Bezier interpolation for accurate curve measurements.
File I/O operations use File and Folder objects from ExtendScript's cross-platform API.

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