Select the objects you want to collect on the artboard.
Last updated on
Oct 30, 2026
Learn how to collect artwork and export assets in multiple formats and sizes using the Asset Export panel in Adobe Illustrator.
Collected assets remain linked to the original artwork, so updates to the artwork appear automatically in the Asset Export panel. Use Export for Screens to export complete artboards or access additional export options.
Open the Asset Export panel
To open the panel, select Window > Asset Export.
Collect artwork as multiple assets
Each selected object is exported as a separate file. Alternatively, drag the artwork directly into the Asset Export panel.
Right-click the selection and select Collect for Export > As Multiple Assets.
Confirm that each object appears as a separate thumbnail in the Asset Export panel.
Each selected object appears as a separate thumbnail in the Asset Export panel. A border around a thumbnail indicates that the asset is selected for export.
Tip
Collected assets remain linked to the original artwork. Updates to the artwork automatically appear in the Asset Export panel.
Collect artwork as a single asset
Collect multiple objects as a single asset to export them together in one file. Alternatively, press Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) while dragging the artwork into the Asset Export panel.
Select the objects you want to collect as one asset.
Right-click the selection and select Collect for Export > As Single Asset.
Confirm that the selected objects appear together in one thumbnail.
The selected objects appear together in one thumbnail in the Asset Export panel.
Configure export settings in the panel
Set one or more export options for the selected assets.
In the Asset Export panel, set Scale to 1x, 2x, 3x, or a custom value.
Enter a Suffix to create unique filenames for different scales or formats.
Select a Format, such as PNG, JPEG, SVG, or PDF.
Select Add Scale to add another scale or format for the same asset.
Each scale or format creates a separate row in the export settings. Select the delete icon to remove an output type.
Note
Available formats include PNG, JPEG, SVG, PDF, and WebP. Each format has its own export options.
Apply iOS or Android export presets
To apply a platform preset, select iOS or Android in the Presets section of the Asset Export panel.
Illustrator applies the recommended scales and filename suffixes for the selected platform.
Save and manage custom export presets
Configure the scale, suffix, and format settings in the Asset Export panel.
Select the Asset Export panel menu, then select Save As Preset.
Enter a name for the preset and select OK.
To apply a saved preset, select it from the Asset Export panel menu. Select Import Preset or Export Preset to share presets across documents or with other users.
Select assets for export
Select the thumbnails of the assets you want to export in the Asset Export panel.
A border indicates that an asset is selected for export. Select its thumbnail again to deselect it. Only selected assets are exported.
Export collected assets
Confirm that the assets you want to export are selected.
Select Export at the bottom of the Asset Export panel.
Select a destination folder in the file browser, then select Select Folder.
By default, Illustrator creates subfolders at the export location based on the selected scales (1x, 2x, 3x) or file formats (SVG, PDF). To export without subfolders, deselect Create Subfolders in the Asset Export panel menu.
Tip
To open the exported files immediately, select Open Location After Export from the Asset Export panel menu before exporting.
Access advanced format settings
Use the Format Settings dialog to adjust format-specific options, such as PNG compression, JPEG quality, and SVG decimal precision.
Select the Asset Export panel menu, then select Format Settings.
Configure the available settings for each export format.
Select OK to apply the settings.
For details about format-specific export options, consult the Illustrator export artwork guidance.
Open the Export for Screens dialog box
To open Export for Screens with the current panel settings, select the Export for Screens icon at the bottom of the Asset Export panel.
The Export for Screens dialog box retains the current Asset Export settings and provides options for export folders, filename prefixes, and additional formats.
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