Illustrator Guides

If you are wondering how you can copy an artboard in Illustrator, this post explains the 3 simplest ways you can do it. Depending on the method you choose or object locking, you can either duplicate an artboard in Illustrator with its contents or without. Some instances, like copying using the Alt and mouse click … Read more

In this post I will show you how to duplicate in Illustrator. There are different ways you can use to copy and paste objects. Mastering the different methods will help you create designs or prepare artwork with ease. You can use what you learn to duplicate shapes, icons, vector elements, images and texts when working. … Read more

You can flip an image in Illustrator to simply get a view from another angle. When designing, you can use the effect to get a reflection effect or duplicate and flip to create the other half of an image of an object or image. In this post I will show you different ways you can … Read more

In this post, we explain the different types of graphic design for print. We also give examples of how certain materials have adapted to new trends, reducing the need for traditional printing. For example, modern businesses now prefer creating PDF eBooks instead of fully printed books. Printing is not as profitable as it used to … Read more

In this post I will show you how you can create a silhouette from an image. You can make a silhouette for different characters like animals, people, plants, icons, and more. What are silhouettes? A silhouette is essentially a dark, solid shape that represents the outline of a subject without showing any internal details. Imagine … Read more

The Step and Repeat in Illustrator is a command in Illustrator that, when clicked, repeats the last action done. In this post you will learn which one it is and how you can use it to achieve different outcomes. As a junior designer some years back, the most important use I saw with the step … Read more

Before I knew how to make a pattern in Illustrator, I used a copy and duplicate method that was both slow and complicated. This post saves you this headache and shows you the method professionals use. What You Will Learn How you can Make a Pattern in Illustrator This was, however, slow and inconsistent. Here … Read more

How can you embed an image in Illustrator? Adobe Illustrator allows you to use images in your design. There are different ways you can use to add an image to your Illustrator project. Additionally, linking or embedding an image in Illustrator can make or break your project. What is the difference between the two, and … Read more

Adobe’s Live Paint Bucket Tool comes in handy if you want to quickly color complicated illustrations or overlapping shapes without the need to enclose paths.  It auto-detects enclosed sections on your illustration and assumes them to be independent sections. It is then able to easily assign a color of your choice to those particular sections. … Read more

In this post I will explain How to Convert Text to Outlines in Illustrator and why it is important. Text in Illustrator can either be live and editable or outlined in preparation for printing. When you save your Illustrator file, the text is editable, and you can open and change it. However, once you outline … Read more

What is Adobe Illustrator used for? Adobe Illustrator is used to develop professional graphics. As one of the original professional applications for graphic design, you can use it to make different things. This article will explain all you need to know about the software. From its history to how to use it and why designers … Read more

Are you wondering how you can zoom in Illustrator? When creating designs, you will notice that it is almost impossible to work without zooming in and out. This action helps you view or edit specific areas of your design or view it as a whole. My quick go-to shortcut for zooming is Control + and … Read more

In this post I will show you how to draw a circle in Illustrator. Like other shapes in Illustrator, creating it is not very complicated. Simple shapes like circles and rectangles will form the basis of many complex designs you will create in the future. It is therefore important for beginners to understand how to … Read more

In this post I will show you easy ways you can use to make a heart in Illustrator. You can use different shape tools to create many different designs. We will use different shapes like ellipses and rectangles to create the final shape. Understanding how to work with shapes is important because it forms the … Read more

In this post, we will explain how you can remove watermarks from images using free online applications, using mobile apps (either iOS or Android), and finally, using professional applications. If you are a graphic designer, you might have encountered watermarks on images or videos. Best Watermark Removal tools What You Will Learn In this guide, … Read more