To resize your artboard to fit your artwork in Adobe Illustrator, follow these simple steps:
Steps to Resize Artboard to Fit Artwork
- Select your objects: First, you need to select all the objects on your artboard that you want to include within the new artboard boundaries.
- Access the Artboard Tool: Double-click the Artboard Tool in the Tools panel located on the left side of your Illustrator interface. This action will bring up the Artboard Options dialog box.
- Choose 'Fit to Artwork Bounds': In the Artboard Options window, select the option "Fit to Artwork Bounds". This will automatically adjust the size of your artboard to perfectly match the selected artwork's dimensions.
Additional Insights
- Precise Fit: The Fit to Artwork Bounds option ensures that there is minimal or no empty space around your artwork.
- Multiple Objects: When selecting the objects, be sure to select all parts of your design that you want to include within the artboard.
- Non-Destructive Resizing: This resizing method is non-destructive; it only changes the artboard size and does not affect your artwork's dimensions.
- Flexibility: After resizing, you can continue to adjust your artboard manually using the Artboard Tool or by entering precise measurements in the Artboard Options dialog.
Table Summary
| Step | Action | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Select Objects | Select all objects on the artboard to be included. | Selected Objects are outlined on the Artboard. |
| 2. Double-Click Artboard Tool | Double-click the Artboard Tool in the Tools panel. | Opens the Artboard Options dialog box. |
| 3. Select "Fit to Artwork Bounds" | Select "Fit to Artwork Bounds" option in the Artboard Options. | The Artboard resizes to perfectly fit the selected artwork bounds. |
By following these steps, you can quickly and accurately resize your artboard to perfectly fit your artwork in Illustrator, ensuring a clean and professional layout.
