Learn my 3-step workflow for cleaning up vectorized artwork in Adobe Illustrator! Scanned and traced art often comes with too many anchor points, tiny unnecessary paths, and excess detail, which can slow Illustrator down and make editing difficult.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to:
✅ Remove excess anchor points for a more efficient file
✅ Delete small, unnecessary paths that clutter your artwork
✅ Smooth specific areas while retaining texture and character
With this method, your artwork stays detailed but optimized, so you can use textural designs in repeat patterns, illustrations, and more—without Illustrator lagging.
🔹 Watch my video about scripts for Illustrator: https://youtu.be/e8WTP6DbfNA
🔹 Get the Select Paths by Size Script: https://github.com/johnwun/js4ai/blob/master/SelectPathsBySize.jsx
🔹 Try out the Adobe Capture app: https://www.adobe.com/products/capture.html
Watch now and start optimizing your vector art! 🚀
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