Convert brush strokes to outlines

Last updated on Sep 11, 2025

Learn how to convert brush strokes to outlines for fine-tuned control to modify the anchor points and path segments.

Select a brushed path using the Selection tool.

Select Object > Expand Appearance to convert the brush strokes to outlined paths.

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