As designers, we love creating—but sometimes the tools we use don’t make things as easy as they could be. One task that many of us dread is exporting multiple artboards in Adobe Illustrator. It’s tedious, repetitive, and takes time away from more creative work.
That’s why I created Artboard Automator, a simple script that eliminates the hassle and saves you hours on every project. In this post, I’ll explain the problem, show you how the script works, and share how it’s helped me and other designers streamline our workflows.
The Problem: Manual Exporting in Illustrator
If you’ve ever worked on a large project in Illustrator, you know how painful it can be to export artboards one by one. For example:
- A branding project might have dozens of artboards for different logo variations.
- Motion designers often need individual artboards exported for animation prep in After Effects.
- UI designers might have screens or components that need to be exported as separate files.
The typical process involves:
- Selecting an artboard.
- Exporting it manually with the correct settings.
- Naming the file.
- Repeating this for every single artboard.
It’s repetitive, error-prone, and—let’s be honest—pretty boring.
The Solution: Artboard Automator
Artboard Automator is a script designed to make exporting artboards fast, easy, and hassle-free. With just a few clicks, you can:
- Automatically export all artboards in your project as separate files.
- Ensure each file is named based on the artboard name in Illustrator.
- Save time and avoid mistakes.
How It Works
Using Artboard Automator is incredibly simple:
- Download and install the script (instructions are included with your purchase).
- Open your Illustrator project with multiple artboards.
- Run the script by going to File > Scripts > Artboard Automator.
- Select a destination folder, and the script will export all your artboards automatically.
The result? Neatly exported files, named and ready to use for clients, animations, or developers.
Who is it for?
Artboard Automator is perfect for:
- Graphic Designers: Save time exporting assets for branding or print projects.
- Motion Designers: Quickly separate artboards for animation workflows.
- UI/UX Designers: Export screens, components, and other design assets effortlessly.
- Anyone Using Artboards: If you’ve ever needed to export artboards, this tool will make your life easier.
Why It’s a Game-Changer
Manually exporting artboards is time-consuming and takes you away from what you love doing: creating. Artboard Automator helps by:
- Saving Time: Automating repetitive tasks so you can focus on design.
- Reducing Errors: Automatically names files to match your artboard names.
- Improving Workflow: Perfect for both small and large projects.
Real World Example
Here’s how I personally use Artboard Automator:
When I’m working on an animation or motion graphics project, I typically have up to 20 artboards with layers that need to be separated and exported as individual artboards. Manually exporting each artboard used to take me upwards of 30 minutes. Now, with Artboard Automator, I can export everything in under 10 seconds.
- Saving Time: Automating repetitive tasks so you can focus on design.
- Reducing Errors: Automatically names files to match your artboard names.
- Improving Workflow: Perfect for both small and large projects.
How to Get Artboard Automator
Ready to simplify your workflow? You can grab Artboard Automator today here. It comes with a quick start guide, free updates, and email support if you need help.
If you’re tired of wasting time exporting artboards manually, Artboard Automator is here to help. It’s a simple tool that’s designed to save time, reduce frustration, and let you focus on the creative side of your work.
