Artboard Remover

Script for Adobe Illustrator

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Description

The Artboard Remover is a powerful Adobe Illustrator script that provides an intuitive interface for selecting and deleting multiple artboards from your document.

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Key Features

Smart Selection Interface: Visual list showing artboard index, names, and empty artboards.
Batch Operations: Select and delete multiple artboards at once.
Search & Filter: Quickly find artboards by name using the built-in search field.
Content Control: Choose whether to keep or delete artboard content when removing artboards.
Quick Navigation: Double-click any artboard to zoom to it instantly.

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Installation

1. Download the Artboard Remover.jsx script file.

2. Place the script in your Adobe Illustrator Scripts folder:

⮑ Mac: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts

⮑ Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts

3. Restart Adobe Illustrator if it's already running.

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Getting Started

Open Your Document. Ensure you have an Adobe Illustrator document open with multiple artboards.
Launch the Script. Go to File > Scripts > Artboard Remover.
The dialog window will open showing all your artboards:

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Using the Script

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➊ Search and Filter Artboards

Use the Search field at the top to filter artboards by name.
Type any part of an artboard name to narrow down the list.
Click the × button to clear the search and show all artboards.

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➋ Select Artboards for Deletion

The main artboards list:

The main list shows three columns:
1. #: Artboard number.
2. Artboard Name: The name of each artboard.
3. Status: Shows "⚠ Empty" for artboards with no content.
Click on artboards to select them (hold Ctrl/Cmd for multiple selections).
Active artboard (currently selected in Illustrator) is pre-selected by default.

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Quick Selection Tools:

Select All: Selects all visible artboards in the current filter.
Deselect All: Removes selection from all artboards.
Invert Selection: Flips the current selection state.

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Navigation Feature:

Double-click any artboard in the list to zoom to fit that artboard in your window.
Useful for previewing artboards before deletion.
Zoom to Fit All Artboards (✚) button: Quickly view all your artboards at once.
Artboard Name Preview: See artboard names directly on your canvas for easier identification.

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➌ Content Handling Options

Choose how to handle artwork on deleted artboards:

Keep artboard content: Artwork remains in the document when artboards are deleted.
Delete artboard content: Artwork is removed along with the artboards.

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⚠︎ Note: The script prevents deletion of all artboards (at least one must remain)

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➍ Performing the Deletion

Select your target artboards using any of the selection methods above.
Choose your content handling option (keep or delete content).
Click "Delete Selected".
Confirm the action in the dialog that appears.
The script will process your request and show a success message.

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User Guide: Available through the script's help icon (⏼)

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☻ Conclusion

The Artboard Remover script transforms what can be a tedious manual process into an efficient, user-friendly experience.

Whether you're cleaning up a complex design system, organizing presentation layouts, or simply managing a document with dozens of artboards, this tool provides the precision and control you need.

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#Artboard

Artboard Remover

Version: 1.0.1

Updated: July 3, 2025

Download Artboard Remover

1.0.0 – Initial release.
1.0.1 – Added a "Zoom to Fit All Artboards" button: Quickly view all your artboards at once.
Artboard Name Preview: See artboard names directly on your canvas for easier identification.
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Tested on MacOS:
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- Adobe Illustrator 2023 (27.0)
- Adobe Illustrator 2024 (28.1)
- Adobe Illustrator 2025 (29.0)
Supported Versions:
- Compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and later, including Adobe Illustrator CC versions.
Operating Systems:
- Works on both macOS and Windows platforms.
End User License Agreement (EULA)
Last Updated: 21.12.2024
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This End User License Agreement (“Agreement”) is a legal agreement between you (“User” or “Licensee”) and Samolevsky.com (“Licensor”) regarding the use of the Adobe Illustrator scripts (“Software”). By downloading, installing, or using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
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1. Grant of License
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- Free Software: If the Software is provided for free, you may use it for personal or commercial purposes without payment, subject to the restrictions outlined in this Agreement.
- Paid Software: If the Software is provided for a fee, you may use it only after payment has been made in full.
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2. Usage Rights
You are permitted to:
- Install and use the Software on devices you own or control.
- Use the Software in your personal or commercial projects, subject to compliance with this Agreement.
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3. Restrictions
You may NOT:
- Reverse engineer, decompile, or otherwise attempt to discover the source code, underlying ideas, or algorithms of the Software.
- Reuse, incorporate, or integrate any portion of the Software into any other software, product, or project, except as expressly permitted by the Licensor in writing.
- Resell, redistribute, or share the Software, whether in its original or modified form, without prior written consent from the Licensor.
- Claim ownership of the Software or its underlying code.
- Use the Software in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations.
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8. Updates and Support
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9. Governing Law
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10. Entire Agreement
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By using the Software, you acknowledge that you have read this Agreement, understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms.
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Required Software

Adobe Illustrator

Learn more

Adobe Illustrator is a professional vector graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. It is widely used by designers, illustrators, and artists for creating a variety of digital artwork, including logos, icons, illustrations, typography, and complex design layouts. Illustrator is known for its precision and scalability, allowing users to create high-quality graphics that can be resized without losing clarity. Its features include powerful drawing tools, customizable brushes, advanced typography options, and seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Illustrator is a go-to tool for creative professionals working on projects for print, web, and multimedia platforms.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Artboard Remover.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Artboard Remover.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Artboard Remover script to run it.
5. The Artboard Remover script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Artboard Remover.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Artboard Remover.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.

1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Artboard Remover script to run it.
5. The Artboard Remover script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

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