Draw stars

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to draw stars in Adobe Illustrator.

Select the Star tool.

Select on the canvas where you want the center of the star to begin.

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

  • Radius 1: Distance from the star’s center to its innermost points.
  • Radius 2: Distance from the star’s center to its outermost points.
  • Points: Number of points (arms) in the star.
The Star tool dialog box is showcased on the screen displaying options to set Radius 1, Radius 2, and more.
Use the Star dialog box to specify the number of points (arms) for the star.

Select OK.