Bezier Handle Converter

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Description
Bezier Handle Converter is an essential tool for vector designers working in Adobe Illustrator. It provides an intuitive interface to add or remove bezier handles on selected anchor points, giving you precise control over your path curves. Whether you need to convert smooth curves into sharp corners or turn corner points into smooth curves, this script streamlines the workflow with a live preview, smart handle placement, and batch processing across nested groups and compound paths.
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Features
A fast, precise way to reshape paths by adding or removing bezier handles — with live preview, smart placement, and batch processing.

Remove Handles: Convert smooth anchor points into corner points by removing their bezier handles

Add Smooth Handles: Automatically generate smooth bezier handles on corner points using intelligent, neighbor-aware positioning

Live Preview: See your changes in real time before committing them

Hide Edges: Hide the selection bounding box and anchor edges for a clean preview while keeping objects fully editable

Batch Processing: Works across multiple paths, nested groups, and compound paths in one operation

Smart Detection: Automatically detects which selected points already have handles and which don't

Zoom to Fit: One-click zoom that fits the current selection into the Illustrator window

Revert on Cancel: Cancelling the dialog instantly restores all original handle positions

Direct Selection Workflow: Auto-activates the Direct Selection Tool so you can fine-tune anchor points right away
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Installation
1. Download the Bezier Handle Converter.jsx script file.
2. Place the script in your Adobe Illustrator Scripts folder:
⮑ Mac: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts/Presets//Scripts
⮑ Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts 
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator if it's already running
4. Access the script via File > Scripts > Bezier Handle Converter
5. Alternatively, run it directly via File > Scripts > Other Script... and browse to the file location
Tip: You can also drag and drop the .jsx file directly onto the Illustrator workspace to run the script instantly – no installation needed.
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Using the Script
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➊ Prepare Your SelectionOpen your working document in Adobe Illustrator and pick the shapes you want to edit
Use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to select specific anchor points on one or more paths
The script works with individual paths, multiple paths, paths inside groups and nested groups, and compound paths — no need to ungroup anything in advance
For best results, select only the anchor points you actually want to modify; unselected points on the same path will remain untouched
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➋ Run the ScriptLaunch the script from File > Scripts > Bezier Handle Converter
Or drag the .jsx file directly onto the Illustrator workspace
The dialog appears and the Direct Selection Tool is automatically activated so you can keep adjusting anchor points without switching tools
The script will stop and show a short notification if no document is open, nothing is selected, or the selection contains no vector paths
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➌ Review the Information PanelThe Information panel at the top of the dialog summarises your current selection:

Paths found: Total number of paths detected inside your selection (including those inside nested groups and compound paths)

Points with handles: Number of selected anchor points that currently have bezier handles

Points without handles: Number of selected corner points that do not have handles yet
Hovering the Paths found label turns it into an interactive link — clicking it zooms the canvas to fit your current selection, which is handy for quickly inspecting small or scattered points.
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➍ Choose Your OperationPick one of the two radio options in the Operation panel. Only the operation that makes sense for your selection is enabled:

Remove handles from all points — converts smooth anchor points into corner points by collapsing both handles onto the anchor. Ideal for sharpening curves, building geometric shapes, or cleaning up overly complex paths.

Add smooth handles to all points — converts corner points into smooth anchor points. The script calculates handle length and angle based on neighbouring points, producing natural, balanced curves. Open-path start and end points get a single handle pointing toward the adjacent segment.
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➎ Use the Preview FeatureThe Preview checkbox is enabled by default, so the selected operation is applied live as soon as the dialog opens
Switch between Remove and Add radio buttons to compare results on the fly — each switch re-applies the chosen operation against the original state
Disable Preview at any time to see your untouched path again
Re-enable Preview to return to the previewed result
Preview never commits the change — nothing is finalised until you press OK
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➏ Hide Edges for a Clean PreviewToggle the Hide Edges checkbox to temporarily hide the selection bounding box and anchor edges while the dialog stays open
Your objects remain fully editable and the preview updates normally
Only the visual selection overlay is suppressed, giving you a clearer look at how the reshaped curves sit in your artwork
When you press OK or Cancel, the original selection is automatically restored so you can keep working without losing context
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➐ Zoom to SelectionClick the ✚ zoom button in the dialog's button row to fit the current selection inside the Illustrator window at a comfortable zoom level
Especially useful for inspecting fine adjustments on icons, small logo details, or tightly clustered anchor points
The zoom action respects the Hide Edges state — edges stay hidden afterwards if you had them turned off
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➑ Apply or CancelWhen the preview matches what you want, press OK to commit the operation. A short confirmation dialog reports how many anchor points were adjusted or converted to smooth
Press Cancel to discard the preview and restore every handle to its original position — nothing is changed in your document
Either way, the Direct Selection Tool remains active and your selection is preserved, so you can immediately continue refining the path
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☻ Wrap-UpBezier Handle Converter gives you a single, focused dialog for the two most common anchor-point operations in Illustrator:

Remove handles for crisp corners

Add smart handles for natural curves
Key workflow benefits:
True live preview backing every decision
Batch processing across nested groups
Clean Hide Edges preview
Built-in zoom-to-selection
Non-destructive Cancel flow
Select your points, preview the result, and apply — your paths stay precise and your workflow stays in motion.
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Version: 1.0.5

Updated: May 13, 2026

Download Bezier Handle Converter

1.0.0 – Initial release.
1.0.1 – The script now handles compound paths.
1.0.2 – Added the "Hide Edges" checkbox.
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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)
- Adobe Illustrator 2026 (30.3)
Supported Versions:
- Compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and later, including Adobe Illustrator CC versions.
Operating Systems:
- Works on both macOS and Windows platforms.
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Last Updated: 21.12.2024
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🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Bezier Handle Converter.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 Bezier Handle Converter.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 Bezier Handle Converter script to run it.
5. The Bezier Handle Converter 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 Bezier Handle Converter.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 Bezier Handle Converter.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 Bezier Handle Converter script to run it.
5. The Bezier Handle Converter 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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