Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics application. Its developer platform offers scripting APIs, UXP plugins, CEP extensions, and a C++ SDK for building custom integrations and automating workflows.
APIs
Adobe Illustrator Scripting API
The Adobe Illustrator Scripting API provides programmatic access to Illustrator's functionality through JavaScript, AppleScript, and VBScript. It allows developers to automate r...
Adobe Illustrator Plugin SDK
The Adobe Illustrator Plugin SDK enables developers to build native C++ plug-ins for Illustrator on Windows and macOS. The SDK opens the entire application to developer control,...
Adobe Illustrator CEP Extensions API
The Adobe Illustrator Common Extensibility Platform (CEP) allows developers to build panels and extensions using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. CEP extensions run inside Illustrator...
Features
Create, modify, and export vector artwork programmatically via scripting APIs.
Build modern plugins using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Adobe Spectrum UI components.
Create, edit, and format text frames, paragraphs, and character styles.
Create and manipulate vector paths, compound shapes, and bezier curves.
Work with swatches, gradients, patterns, and color spaces programmatically.
Create, resize, reorder, and export individual artboards.
Export artwork as optimized SVG for web and interactive use.
Generate artwork variations from data using variables and data sets.
Process multiple files with consistent operations using Actions and scripts.
Create, manage, and reuse symbol instances across documents.
Use Cases
Generate icon sets, component libraries, and design tokens from data.
Batch produce branded materials with consistent styling and color palettes.
Automate print-ready output with bleed, crop marks, and color separation.
Export optimized SVGs for web applications from Illustrator artwork.
Create charts, maps, and infographics from data using scripting.
Build UXP plugin panels for specialized workflows and asset management.
Solutions
Modern plugin platform for extending Illustrator with JavaScript and HTML.
Automation via JavaScript, AppleScript, or VBScript for batch workflows.
Native plugin SDK for performance-critical tools and filters.