Use the Selection tool to select the object on the canvas you want to apply the pattern to. Then, select Fill or Stroke from Fill and Stroke in the toolbar.
Last updated on
Sep 29, 2025
Learn how to use Text to Pattern to ideate and create elaborate patterns.
Text to Pattern, powered by Adobe Firefly, lets you easily create unique vector patterns to elevate your artwork.
Generate scalable and editable patterns using Text to Pattern.
Select Object > Pattern > Generate Patterns to open the Generate Patterns panel.
In the Prompt field, describe the pattern you want to generate. If you are unsure how to craft an effective prompt or want creative ideas, select Prompt Inspiration .
Use the options in Add colors or choose from color presets as needed:
- Color presets: Apply a color preset.
- No. of colors: Set the number of colors you want in the output.
- Specify Colors: Specify up to 12 colors. To edit or remove a color, select it and then make the changes in the menu that appears. Select Clear all next to Specify Colors to remove all the colors.
Select Clear all next to Color & Tone to remove all color settings.
Select Add effects to your creation , and then apply one or more preset Effects as needed.
Select View all settings , and then adjust the Density slider to control pattern density.
Select Generate. Variations of the pattern appear in the Generate Patterns panel. The first variation is automatically applied to the object.
Note
Unlike Text to Vector Graphic, Generative Shape Fill, and Generative Expand, linked variations are unavailable for Text to Pattern.
Select the other variations in the panel to preview them on the canvas, and select the one that best suits your requirement.
All the previewed variations get automatically added as pattern swatches in the Generated Patterns folder in the Swatches panel (Window > Swatches) for later use. You can use these swatches like any other pattern swatch.
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