Draw spirals

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to draw spirals in Adobe Illustrator.

Select the Spiral tool.

Select on the canvas where you want the spiral to begin.

In the Spiral dialog box, set the following options as needed:

  • Radius: Distance from the spiral’s center to its outermost point.
  • Decay: Amount by which each wind of the spiral should decrease relative to the previous wind.
  • Segments: Total number of segments in the spiral. Each full wind of the spiral consists of four segments.
  • Style: Direction in which the spiral turns.
The Spiral dialog box is displayed on the canvas showcasing settings such as Radius, Decay, and more.
Use the Spiral dialog box to enter the number of segments.

Select OK.