Try these tutorials with Illustrator
Create illustrations and other graphics with vectors.
Level up your shape-building skills with Pathfinders
Go beyond using the Shape Builder tool. Discover how to craft the exact shape you need using some automated options.
What you’ll need
Practice in the app
What you'll need
Download sample files
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What you learned
Review the Shape Builder tool
Use this fun and handy tool to add and remove parts of overlapping shapes.
Do more with Pathfinder effects
Pathfinder effects let you combine shapes in more ways than the Shape Builder tool. Explore using Pathfinder options to get the exact desired results, such as cut-out shapes, stamp cuts, and many others.
Discover the power of shape modes
By default, pathfinder operations are permanent. However, if you apply certain pathfinder options as “shape modes,” you can keep the results editable and flexible!
