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  1. Illustrator User Guide
  2. Get to know Illustrator
    1. Introduction to Illustrator
      1. What's new in Illustrator
      2. Common questions
      3. Illustrator system requirements
      4. Illustrator for Apple silicon
    2. Workspace
      1. Workspace basics
      2. Learn faster with the Illustrator Discover panel
      3. Create documents
      4. Toolbar
      5. Default keyboard shortcuts
      6. Customize keyboard shortcuts
      7. Introduction to artboards
      8. Manage artboards
      9. Customize the workspace
      10. Properties panel
      11. Set preferences
      12. Touch Workspace
      13. Microsoft Surface Dial support in Illustrator
      14. Undo edits and manage design history
      15. Rotate view
      16. Rulers, grids, and guides
      17. Accessibility in Illustrator
      18. Safe Mode
      19. View artwork
      20. Use the Touch Bar with Illustrator
      21. Files and templates
    3. Tools in Illustrator
      1. Tools at a glance
      2. Select tools
        1. Selection
        2. Direct Selection
        3. Group Selection
        4. Magic Wand
        5. Lasso
        6. Artboard
      3. Navigate tools
        1. Hand
        2. Rotate View
        3. Zoom
      4. Paint tools
        1. Gradient
        2. Mesh
        3. Shape Builder
      5. Text tools
        1. Type
        2. Type on a Path
        3. Vertical Type
      6. Draw tools
        1. Pen
        2. Add Anchor Point
        3. Delete Anchor Point
        4. Anchor Point
        5. Curvature
        6. Line Segment
        7. Rectangle
        8. Rounded Rectangle
        9. Ellipse
        10. Polygon
        11. Star
        12. Paintbrush
        13. Blob Brush
        14. Pencil
        15. Shaper
        16. Slice
      7. Modify tools
        1. Rotate
        2. Reflect
        3. Scale
        4. Shear
        5. Width
        6. Free Transform
        7. Eyedropper
        8. Blend
        9. Eraser
        10. Scissors
        11. Dimension
    4. Generative AI (not available in mainland China)
      1. Generate a vector graphic using a text prompt
      2. Recolor your artwork using a text prompt
    5. Quick actions
      1. Retro text
      2. Neon glow text
      3. Old school text
      4. Recolor
      5. Convert sketch to vector
  3. Illustrator on the web (beta)
    1. Illustrator on the web (beta) overview
    2. Illustrator on the web (beta) FAQ
    3. Troubleshooting issues FAQ
    4. Keyboard shortcuts for Illustrator on the web (beta)
    5. Create and combine shapes on the web
    6. Add and edit text on the web
    7. Apply colors and gradients on the web
    8. Draw and edit paths on the web
    9. Work with cloud documents on the web
    10. Invite collaborators to edit on the web
  4. Illustrator on the iPad
    1. Introduction to Illustrator on the iPad
      1. Illustrator on the iPad overview
      2. Illustrator on the iPad FAQs
      3. System requirements | Illustrator on the iPad
      4. What you can or cannot do on Illustrator on the iPad
    2. Workspace
      1. Illustrator on the iPad workspace
      2. Touch shortcuts and gestures
      3. Keyboard shortcuts for Illustrator on the iPad
      4. Manage your app settings
    3. Documents
      1. Work with documents in Illustrator on the iPad
      2. Import Photoshop and Fresco documents
    4. Select and arrange objects
      1. Create repeat objects
      2. Blend objects
    5. Drawing
      1. Draw and edit paths
      2. Draw and edit shapes
    6. Type
      1. Work with type and fonts
      2. Create text designs along a path
      3. Add your own fonts
    7. Work with images
      1. Vectorize raster images
    8. Color
      1. Apply colors and gradients
  5. Cloud documents
    1. Basics
      1. Work with Illustrator cloud documents
      2. Share and collaborate on Illustrator cloud documents
      3. Share documents for review
      4. Upgrade cloud storage for Adobe Illustrator
      5. Illustrator cloud documents | Common questions
    2. Troubleshooting
      1. Troubleshoot create or save issues for Illustrator cloud documents
      2. Troubleshoot Illustrator cloud documents issues
  6. Add and edit content
    1. Drawing and dimensioning
      1. Drawing basics
      2. Edit paths
      3. Draw pixel-perfect art
      4. Draw with the Pen, Curvature, or Pencil tool
      5. Draw simple lines and shapes
      6. Draw rectangular and polar grids
      7. Draw and edit flares
      8. Image Trace
      9. Simplify a path
      10. Symbolism tools and symbol sets
      11. Adjust path segments
      12. Design a flower in 5 easy steps
      13. Create and edit a perspective grid
      14. Draw and modify objects on a perspective grid
      15. Use objects as symbols for repeat use
      16. Draw pixel-aligned paths for web workflows
      17. Measure and plot dimensions
    2. 3D objects and materials
      1. About 3D effects in Illustrator
      2. Create 3D graphics
      3. Map artwork over 3D objects
      4. Create 3D Text
      5. Create 3D objects
    3. Color
      1. About color
      2. Select colors
      3. Use and create swatches
      4. Adjust colors
      5. Use the Adobe Color Themes panel
      6. Color groups (harmonies)
      7. Color Themes panel
      8. Recolor your artwork
    4. Painting
      1. About painting
      2. Paint with fills and strokes
      3. Live Paint groups
      4. Gradients
      5. Brushes
      6. Transparency and blending modes
      7. Apply stroke on an object
      8. Create and edit patterns
      9. Meshes
      10. Patterns
    5. Select and arrange objects
      1. Select objects
      2. Layers
      3. Group and expand objects
      4. Move, align, and distribute objects
      5. Stack objects    
      6. Lock, hide, and delete objects
      7. Copy and duplicate objects
      8. Rotate and reflect objects
      9. Intertwine objects
      10. Create realistic art mockups
    6. Reshape objects
      1. Crop images
      2. Transform objects
      3. Combine objects
      4. Cut, divide, and trim objects
      5. Puppet Warp
      6. Scale, shear, and distort objects
      7. Blend objects
      8. Reshape using envelopes
      9. Reshape objects with effects
      10. Build new shapes with Shaper and Shape Builder tools
      11. Work with Live Corners
      12. Enhanced reshape workflows with touch support
      13. Edit clipping masks
      14. Live shapes
      15. Create shapes using the Shape Builder tool
      16. Global editing
    7. Type
      1. Add text and work with type objects
      2. Create bulleted and numbered lists
      3. Manage text area
      4. Fonts and typography
      5. Convert text within images into editable text
      6. Add basic formatting to text
      7. Add advanced formatting to text
      8. Import and export text
      9. Format paragraphs
      10. Special characters
      11. Create type on a path
      12. Character and paragraph styles
      13. Tabs
      14. Find missing fonts (Typekit workflow)
      15. Arabic and Hebrew type
      16. Fonts | FAQ and troubleshooting tips
      17. Create 3D text effect
      18. Creative typography designs
      19. Scale and rotate type
      20. Line and character spacing
      21. Hyphenation and line breaks
      22. Spelling and language dictionaries
      23. Format Asian characters
      24. Composers for Asian scripts
      25. Create text designs with blend objects
      26. Create a text poster using Image Trace
    8. Create special effects
      1. Work with effects
      2. Graphic styles
      3. Appearance attributes
      4. Create sketches and mosaics
      5. Drop shadows, glows, and feathering
      6. Summary of effects
    9. Web graphics
      1. Best practices for creating web graphics
      2. Graphs
      3. SVG
      4. Slices and image maps
  7. Import, export, and save
    1. Import
      1. Place multiple files
      2. Manage linked and embedded files
      3. Links information
      4. Unembed images
      5. Import artwork from Photoshop
      6. Import bitmap images
      7. Import Adobe PDF files
      8. Import EPS, DCS, and AutoCAD files
    2. Creative Cloud Libraries in Illustrator 
      1. Creative Cloud Libraries in Illustrator
    3. Save
      1. Save artwork
    4. Export
      1. Use Illustrator artwork in Photoshop
      2. Export artwork
      3. Collect assets and export in batches
      4. Package files
      5. Create Adobe PDF files
      6. Extract CSS | Illustrator CC
      7. Adobe PDF options
      8. Document info panel
  8. Printing
    1. Prepare for printing
      1. Set up documents for printing
      2. Change the page size and orientation
      3. Specify crop marks for trimming or aligning
      4. Get started with large canvas
    2. Printing
      1. Overprint
      2. Print with color management
      3. PostScript printing
      4. Print presets
      5. Printer's marks and bleeds
      6. Print and save transparent artwork
      7. Trapping
      8. Print color separations
      9. Print gradients, meshes, and color blends
      10. White Overprint
  9. Automate tasks
    1. Data merge using the Variables panel
    2. Automation with scripts
    3. Automation with actions
  10. Troubleshooting 
    1. Known issues
    2. Crash issues
    3. Recover files after crash
    4. File issues
    5. Supported file formats
    6. GPU device driver issues
    7. Wacom device issues
    8. DLL file issues
    9. Memory issues
    10. Preferences file issues
    11. Font issues
    12. Printer issues
    13. Share crash report with Adobe
    14. Improve Illustrator performance

Use the magic of Text to Vector Graphic to create stunning vector graphics with text prompts in Illustrator on desktop.

  Text to Vector Graphic is a beta feature in Illustrator on the desktop now available for testing and feedback.

Text to Vector Graphic, powered by Adobe Firefly, lets you create realistic vector graphics with little time and effort.

Simply provide a brief description of the subject, scene, icon, or pattern you have in mind, and Illustrator swiftly generates multiple variations for you to explore. Once you try out the variants, choose the one that best fits your artwork. The generated vector graphics are arranged in logical groups, allowing you to do further edits easily.

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Try it yourself
Follow along with a sample file to learn how to quickly generate a vector graphic.

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Generate a subject, scene, or icon

Generate a vector graphic in context or on a blank canvas using Text to Vector Graphic.

  1. Use the Selection   tool to select the artwork that will be replaced by the generated artwork. Or, add a rectangle using the Rectangle   tool and select it.

  2. In the Contextual Task Bar that appears, select Generate. Then, select one of the following options from Choose a vector graphic type   :

    • Subject   : Generates a vector element that is high in detail without a background
    • Scene   : Generates an entire vector scene
    • Icon   : Generates a vector element that is low in detail without a background for icon sets and logos

    In addition to the Contextual Task Bar, you can access Text to Vector Graphic from the Properties panel, and from Window > Text to Vector Graphic.

  3. Type in a description of the output you're looking for in the prompt field. Alternatively, choose Select a sample prompt   and then select one of the options.

    Tip:

    For an effective text prompt, stick with simple and direct language. Use three to eight words that include a description, character, color, scene, and more. Don’t worry about adding commands like add or remove. Instead, use simple phrases like sunrise behind mountains, man with headphones, or ice cream parlor. Learn more about writing effective prompts.

  4. Use the options in the Styles section of the Properties panel as needed:

    • Reference Asset: Enable the toggle to activate the Artwork and Picker options.
      • Artwork: Select if you want the output style to match the style of the objects (vector or image) surrounding the selected artwork. 
      • Picker: Select to pick a style from any object in your artwork. You can either click or draw a lasso around the object.

  5. In the Settings section of the Properties panel, move the slider to adjust the level of detail in the output.

  6. Select Generate in the Contextual Task Bar. Variations of the vector output appear in the Properties panel. The first variation is automatically added in place of the selected artwork.

  7. In the Contextual Task Bar, use the arrows to preview the variations and select the one that best fits your artwork.

Generate a pattern and apply it as a fill or stroke

Pattern selected in the Type drop-down in the Text to Vector Graphic section, and the pattern is applied to a T-shirt.
Generate scalable and editable patterns using Text to Vector Graphic.

  1. Use the Selection   tool to select the object on the canvas you want to apply the pattern to. Then, select Fill or Stroke from Fill and Stroke   in the toolbar.

  2. In the Contextual Task Bar that appears, select Generate. Then, select Pattern    from Choose a vector graphic type   .

  3. Type in a description of the output you're looking for in the prompt field. Alternatively, select Choose from a sample prompt   and then select one of the options.

  4. Use the options in the Styles section of the Properties panel as needed. You can select one of the color presets, and also limit and specify the colors in the output.

  5. Select Generate in the Contextual Task Bar. Variations of the pattern appear in the Properties panel. The first variation is automatically applied to the object.

    Note:

    Text to Vector Graphic generates patterns that are repeating tiles.

  6. In the Contextual Task Bar, use the arrows to preview the variations and select the one that best fits your artwork.

    All the previewed variations get added as pattern swatches in the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches) for later use. You can use these swatches like any other pattern swatch.

Edit a generated pattern

Double-click the pattern swatch in the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches), and adjust settings such as Width, Height, and Copies in the Pattern Options panel that appears. Adjustments to Tile Type and Brick Offset are unavailable for generated patterns.

Points to remember

  • You can't use the Picker and Artwork options in the Styles section at the same time.
  • You need to select an artwork on the canvas to use Styles > Artwork.
  • When you select a generated object on the canvas, only those variations that are associated with that object will appear in the Properties and Text to Vector Graphic panels.
  • When you copy a generated object, all the associated variations are carried over. Any new variations generated on the copy won't appear for the original object.
  • When you delete an object, all the associated variations get deleted along with it. Press Ctrl + Z or Cmd+ Z to bring back the deleted object and the associated variations.
  • If the same variation is associated with more than one object, then deleting one instance of the variation from the Properties or Text to Vector Graphic panel doesn't affect the other instances. Press Ctrl + Z or Cmd + Z to bring back the deleted variation.
  • Patterns are not associated with any objects. To view all the generated patterns, select Pattern in the Type dropdown.
  • You can't undo a pattern deletion.

Provide feedback on your output

Hover over a variation, select More options  , and then select one of the following:

  • Good Result or Bad Result: Rate the quality of the output
  • Report variation: Report output that's harmful, illegal, or offensive

Frequently asked questions

Who can access Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator?

Text to Vector Graphic is available in the Illustrator app wherever Adobe provides services, except in China. It's designed to be safe for commercial use.

Is Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator part of users’ existing subscriptions or do they have to pay an additional fee for this capability?

Illustrator users can access Text to Vector Graphic in the app as part of their license, except for users in China.

Why did Adobe bring Text to Vector Graphic into Illustrator?

Illustrator is one of the Creative Cloud apps that natively integrates Adobe Firefly, Adobe's new family of creative generative AI models. Users can now leverage the power of Adobe Firefly directly in the Illustrator app to enrich their creative processes and outputs.

How is Text to Vector Graphic different from other tools in Illustrator?

Text to Vector Graphic is a generative AI capability powered by Adobe Firefly. Unlike other Illustrator capabilities, this feature enables you to use a text prompt to generate editable vector graphics including subjects, scenes, icons, and patterns quickly and easily.

Will Text to Vector Graphic replace existing tools in Illustrator?

Text to Vector Graphic is a generative AI-powered capability intended to complement existing tools in Illustrator.

What are the system requirements to use Text to Vector Graphic?

Text to Vector Graphic works in the Illustrator app, so it shares the same system requirements.

Do you need to be connected to the internet to use Text to Vector Graphic?

Yes, in order to use Text to Vector Graphic, you must be connected to the internet.

What regions and languages is Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator available in?

Text to Vector Graphic is available in the Illustrator app wherever Adobe provides services, except in China, and supports over 100 languages.

Do users need to be experienced with Illustrator to use Text to Vector Graphic?

Illustrator users of all levels can use Text to Vector Graphic.

What are generative credits and do they apply to Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator?

Yes, generative credits are used with Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator. Learn more about what they are and how they apply.

What are Content Credentials and do they apply to Text to Vector Graphic in Illustrator?

Content Credentials are a new kind of tamper-evident metadata that get added to the assets generated using Text to Vector Graphic and exported as .jpg, .png, or .svg files. They increase transparency around the origins and history of the assets they are applied to. Learn more about Content Credentials.

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