Start a new document

Last updated on Feb 25, 2026

Start a new document in Illustrator on the web (Beta).

From the Illustrator on the web (Beta) homepage

Screenshot of the Illustrator on web (Beta) homepage with the Create button highlighted.
Create and work on a new document from the homepage.

On the home page, select Create.

In the dialog that appears, you can:

  • Select a file from All templates or Popular dimension.
  • Select Custom blank size to customize your artboard, and then select Create to get started.

From the Illustrator on the web (Beta) workspace

Screenshot of an open document with the hamburger menu button and New option highlighted.
Create and work on a new document from the workspace.

If you're already on the Illustrator on the web (Beta) workspace, select the Show menu  icon, and then select New.

  • Select Popular dimensions to select from a preset of document sizes.
  • Select Custom blank size to set your own document dimensions.