Other Illustrator Plugins

The following list gives links to other developers, in alphabetical order, and their Adobe Illustrator plugins.

Note some plugins are only for older versions of Illustrator and some are for PC or Mac only. Please read developer's website for full details of each plugin.

• Abneil Software Ltd.
  www.graphicxtras.com
  • Andrew's Vector Plugin Collection
    An extensive pack of vector shape creation tools also available individually
• AppliCraft
  www.applicraft.com
  • CADgate
    DXF, DWG and IGES CAD file conversion - also available from Hot Door, Inc.
• Artlandia
  www.artlandia.com
  • SymmetryWorks
    Make repeat patterns
  • LivePresets
    Live pattern swatches or symbols
• Avenza Systems Inc.
  www.avenza.com
  • MAPublisher
    Bridges the gap between Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and high-end graphic design and publishing of maps
• Axaio Software
  www.axaio.com/doku.php/en:products:madetoprint_ai
  • MadeToPrint Illustrator Auto
    Automated print and file output, adapted to the needs for packaging
• Baby Universe
  www.baby-universe.co.jp/plug-in/

  Note: Plugins may be Japanese-language only

  • BPT-Pro
    2D CAD tools
  • CAD-COMPO
    CAD tools with DXF file exchange
  • DB Palette
    Image registration database tool
  • DDCSV
    Auto-pagination system using CSV to control text and images
  • EXDXF-Pro
    DXF import and export
  • Serial Barcode
    Barcode generator
  • TypeSet-Pro
    Japanese type setting
• Comnet Corporation
  www.comnet-network.co.jp
  • FoldUP 3D
    Packaging and dimesional design allowing preview of folded package or print design in 3D - also available from Hot Door, Inc.
  • LogoSpruce
    Tracing plugin which also offers path alignment and tidying
  • NiceCut / Pro
    Vinyl cutting sign making system
  • Slim Point
    Eliminate unnecessary anchor points, making files smaller
• EuroSystems
  www.cocut.com
  • CoCut
    Vinyl cutting
• CValley, Inc.
  www.cvalley.com
  • FILTERiT
    FILTERiT is a plug-in suite which features various exciting and unique effects
  • Xtream Path
    Drag, stretch, push and pull... you can do a lot with paths
• ECM Engineering
  www.ecm-engineering.de
  • Sysfilter for Illustrator
    Transfer text to a text processing program or XML
• Elysium Co. Ltd.
  www.elysium.co.jp
  • 3D-Tiger
    Visualize and edit 3D CAD surface data - also available from POSH GmbH
• Enfocus
  www.enfocus.com/product.php?id=3166
  • Instant Barcode
    Barcode generation and verification
• Esko-Graphics
  www.esko.com
  • boostX
    Accelerate frequently used selection and alignment operations and add new ways to handle spot colors and special inks
  • checkX
    File preflight for print
  • trapX
    Advanced trapping control
  • barX
    Automatically generate barcodes, with checks and balances to assure the correct code is printed accurately
  • viewX
    Visually inspect your packaging design
  • OutRight
    Match between every proof, film or plate, no matter what PDF level or PostScript RIP or imaging device is used
  • stepX
    Create step and repeat arrangements ideal for label printers
  • ArtiosCAD import and export
    Import and export native ArtiosCAD files
• FreeSoft s.a.
  www.silhouetteonline.com
  • Silhouette
    Bitmap to vector tracing with manual detail control
• green plug Bt.
  http://szoftverautomatizalas.hu/products/texteditor/
  • aiTextEditor
    Simplifying the editing of text
• Gluon
  www.gluon.com
  • Slugger AI
    Create automated slugs (Mac only)
• Hot Door, Inc.
  www.hotdoor.com
  • CADtools
    Draw in any scale, easily dimension artwork and numerically control size and location of objects or points
  • MultiPage
    Adds multipage functionality
  • Perspective
    Isometric, oblique, and perspective drawing tools
• i-cut
  www.icutvision.com/ai-cut_plugin.php
  • ai-cut
    Allows insertion of register marks for ease of setting up print/cut files, that will later be cut with the i-cut Vision digital cutting/routing systems
• Jürg Lehni
  www.scriptographer.com
  • Scriptographer
    Extensive scripting plugin giving the user the possibility to extend Illustrator's functionality by the use of the JavaScript language
• Michael Swanson
  www.mikeswanson.com/XAMLExport/
  • XAML Export
    Export directly to WPF ("Avalon")/XAML
• Microsoft
  www.visitmix.com/labs/ai2canvas/
  • Ai>Canvas
    Export artwork directly to an HTML5 canvas element that can be rendered in a canvas-enabled browser
• New Ceres Solution
  www.magisign.com
  • NCS MagiSign
    Create, select, setup and cut signs
• North Atlantic Publishing Systems, Inc.
  www.napsys.com/CFGforIllustrator.html
  • CopyFlow Gold for Adobe Illustrator
    Export to a simple XML format, preserving the typography
• Nineblock Software
  www.nineblock.com
  • SnapMeasure (tools part of VectorScribe Designer and Studio)
    
  • BetterHandles (tools part of VectorScribe Designer and Studio)
    IP of Nineblock Software purchased by Astute Graphics. See news item by clicking here...
• Moan, Inc.
  www.moam-inc.com
  • QwikMarx
    Produce layout dimensions
• Panopticum LLC
  www.panopticum.com
  • Array
    Create complicated geometrical patterns
  • Vectorizer
    Convert a raster image into vector image with defined contour precision
• Pound Hill Software
  www.poundhillsoftware.net
  • MetaGrove for Illustrator
    Comprehensive toolkit for XMP metadata
• Pulse Microsystems Limited
  www.embroideryi2.com
  • Embroidery i²
    Create embroidery using Illustrator
• Rick Johnson/Graffix
  http://rj-graffix.com/software/plugins.html
  • Concatenate
    Filter that connects two or more paths into one continuous path with options
  • Nudge Palette
    Allows you to adjust the position of a patterned fill within an object or dash pattern along a path
  • Square-Up
    Convert a selected path's anchor points to corner points, and square-up lines
  • Select
    Adds 18 additional object types under the Select menu
  • Cutting Tools
    Advanced path cutting and deletion tools
  • Trackplan Tools
    Quickly draw model railroad trackplans
  • Proof Block
    Creates a proof block for routing illustrations to editors and art directors prior to publication
  • Isometric Line Tool
    Draws straight lines constrained to isometric angles
  • Misc
    Other small (and free) or legacy plugins are available
• Shinycore Software
  www.shinycore.com
  • Path Styler Pro
    Create bevel effects on your artwork
• Stephen Vincent
  http://members.shaw.ca/spvincent/plugins/
  • Mesh Utils
    Adds eight filters and one tool to create, colour, and manipulate gradient meshes
  • Kimbo
    Tools including Mirror, Cut, Rectangle Cut, Tile and Rosette
  • VTexture
    Create natural-looking textures as Live Effects from gradient-filled art
  • Curvius
    Additional filters Crenellate, Reverse Path, Roughen, Roulette, Simplify, Smooth and Straighten
  • Tessella
    Create rectangular, rhombic, hexagonal and triangular patterns
  • Point Tweaker
    View and finely adjust the coordinates of path points
• Strata
  www.strata.com/products/strata_3d_cx_suite/strata_enfold_3d_cx/
  • Strata Enfold 3D CX
    Create professional folded 3D designs within Adobe Illustrator
• Telegraphic
  www.telegraphics.com.au
  • Radial Distort Filter
    Create a radial distortion of artwork
  • Cylinder Distort Filter
    Wrap artwork such as a lable around a cylinder or bottle
  • Pathlength Filter
    Computes the length/perimeter of paths
  • Patharea Filter
    Computes the area and length of Illustrator paths
  • Pathtotext Filter
    Exports a text file (tab delimited) of selected path co-ordinates
  • Tooldemo
    Example of a plugin tool which creates a logarithmic graph of a simple function
• Transmissions llc
  www.transmissionsllc.com
  • Transmissions for Illustrator
    Manage the translation and localization of text intensive Illustrator files
• Triple Triangle Inc.
  www.tripletriangle.com
  • Mechanical Cubed
    A suite of products (including Slug Cubed, Job Spec Cubed and Crop Cubed - all available separately) for creating and maintaining mechanicals including crop marks, fold marks and slugs
• TypeDNA
  www.typedna.com
  • TypeDNA Plugged-in
    CS5 Extension plugin compatible with Illustrator (plus Photoshop and InDesign) allowing for quick exploration of fonts
• Virtual Mirror Corporation
  www.virtualmirror.com
  • Vector Studio
    Creative filters including shape editing, texturing, advanced gradients and textures and workspace management - also available from Hot Door, Inc.
• Worker 72a
  www.worker72a.com
  Plugins available for Mac only (other plugins are available)...
  • Scoop
    Collect support files
  • SepPreview
    Preview color separations
  • QuickCarton
    Create corrugated carton dies
  • Point Control
    Path and point control functions
• Wriston Development
  www.flexostep.com
  • FlexoStep
    Tool for packaging/label artwork including stepping, repeating and distorting
• Zevrix Solutions
  www.zevrix.com/artoptimizer.html
  • ArtOptimizer
    Reduce the size of images linked to Adobe Illustrator document