Mail merge adobe illustrator

Mail merge in Adobe Illustrator!

While Illustrator is primarily a graphic design and illustration software, it doesn't have a built-in mail merge feature like Microsoft Word or Excel. However, there are a few workarounds to achieve a similar effect:

  1. Use a script: You can write a script using Adobe's ExtendScript or JavaScript to automate the process of merging data with your Illustrator document. This requires some programming knowledge, but it's a powerful way to automate tasks.
  2. Use a third-party plugin: There are several third-party plugins available that can help you with mail merge in Illustrator. For example:
    • Data Merge: A plugin that allows you to merge data from CSV, Excel, or JSON files with your Illustrator document.
    • Merge: A plugin that enables you to merge data from various sources, including CSV, Excel, and databases, with your Illustrator document.
    • Dynamic Data: A plugin that allows you to create dynamic data-driven designs in Illustrator, including mail merge functionality.
  3. Use a workaround with Excel: You can create a mail merge in Excel and then import the resulting document into Illustrator. Here's a step-by-step process:
    • Create a mail merge in Excel using the "Mailings" tab.
    • Save the resulting document as a PDF or CSV file.
    • Open the PDF or CSV file in Illustrator and use the "Place" or "Import" feature to bring the data into your document.
    • Use Illustrator's text and shape tools to manipulate the data and create your design.
  4. Use a workaround with InDesign: If you have access to Adobe InDesign, you can create a mail merge in InDesign and then import the resulting document into Illustrator. Here's a step-by-step process:
    • Create a mail merge in InDesign using the "Data Merge" panel.
    • Save the resulting document as an IDML file.
    • Open the IDML file in Illustrator and use the "Place" or "Import" feature to bring the data into your document.
    • Use Illustrator's text and shape tools to manipulate the data and create your design.

While these workarounds may not be as seamless as a native mail merge feature, they can help you achieve your goals.