Script Library

Let's make life easier by automating things

Keith Ratner

For comprehensive Adobe Scripting Check out aenhancers on GitHub (United 3rd-party Adobe devs!)

Photoshop Scripts

Windows 11 / Photoshop 2024 script location:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop 2024\Presets\Scripts

Illustrator Scripts

Learn to run and install scripts in Illustrator. (helpx.adobe.com)

From Adobe:

"Copy the script to your computer’s hard disk. If you place the script in the Adobe Illustrator Scripts folder, the script will appear in the File > Scripts submenu."

Here is more comprehensive Illustrator scripting documentation:

Installing scripts in the Scripts menu

Windows 11:

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 2024\Presets\en_US\Scripts

JavaScript Tools Guide CC

Adobe Illustrator Scripting Guide

See https://extendscript.docsforadobe.dev/introduction/index.html for JavaScript reference.

Interactive UI Builder (only works in Google Chrome) here: https://scriptui.joonas.me/

Bulk Rename Artboards

This script opens a simple search and replace dialog to bulk rename your artboards. - Keith Ratner

Export Named Artboards to PNG or JPG

Name your artboards then export them to individual PNG or JPG files.

Keep all of your project assets in a single Illustrator file. This single script saved me years of my time. Credit to Matthew Ericson.

According to ChatGPT: "As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, Matt Ericson was a data journalist and the Deputy Graphics Director at The New York Times. He was known for his work in creating interactive data visualizations and graphics that helped readers better understand complex topics through visual representation. Please note that there might have been developments or changes since then that I am unaware of. If you're looking for the most up-to-date information, I recommend checking The New York Times' official website or other reliable news sources."

List Open Files

If you open a lot of Illustrator files without closing them, sometimes the windows get out of control, and the menu bar won't show all of the files and it may truncate file names. This script will create a new blank Illustrator file and list your open files for you. - Keith Ratner

Open Multipage PDF

This awesome script will extract each page of a PDF file into its own artboard. This is useful for adding electronic signatures and other text to forms. It comes in especially handy if you don't have access to a printer. There are all sorts of other things you can do with the extracted PDF depending on how the PDF was generated. Credit to Carlos Canto.

Export Selected Artboards

Select from the list of, or select all, artboards to PDF (Multipage PDF supported), JPG, or PNG. Specify filename and location to save the exported file(s). -Keith Ratner-

Adobe PDF Presets

These will work with Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign.

On Windows 11, drop the *.joboptions files here:

C:\Users{your Windows user name}\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe PDF\Settings

On Mac, drop the *.joboptions files here:

[computer] > Library > Application Support > Adobe > Adobe PDF > Settings

• Proof (Bleeds Only).joboptions
• Proof (No Marks or Bleeds).joboptions
• Proof (Trim Marks Only).joboptions
• Proof (All Marks and Bleeds).joboptions