Select the blended object using the Selection tool.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Release or expand blended objectsLearn how to release or expand blended objects in Illustrator to convert them into individual, editable shapes.
Release blended objects
When you release a blended object, it removes the new objects and restores the original objects.
Select Object > Blend > Release.
Expand blended objects
When you expand a blended object, it divides the blend into distinct objects that you can edit individually, like any other object.
Select the blended object using the Selection tool.
Select Object > Blend > Expand.
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