Introducing the Path Zipper Tool for Adobe Illustrator
2 minute readSmall gaps between paths are a common issue when working with vector artwork in Adobe Illustrator. Whether you're fixing holes created in image tracing, cleaning up stock art, or refining AI generated artwork, repairing disconnected paths can often involve a lot of manual anchor point editing.
The Path Zipper tool, part of the VectorScribe plugin, provides a faster way to close small gaps and connect open paths. Using intelligent path detection and visual annotations, the tool helps identify where paths can be joined and where coincident points need to be created first.
In this video, we explore how the Path Zipper tool works and demonstrate how it can be used to repair gaps in a variety of vector artwork. You'll see how to average path endpoints, create coincident points, adjust the tool's detection radius, and quickly zip paths together with just a few clicks.
Watch the video to discover how the Path Zipper tool can help you create cleaner vector artwork and simplify the process of closing gaps and repairing disconnected paths in Adobe Illustrator.
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Path Zipper is part of the VectorScribe plugin which you can try free for 7 days with just your email address. Find out more here…
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Ensure you have the VectorScribe plugin installed through your Astute Manager, then you can find the PathZipper tool stacked under the PathScribe tool in the Advanced Toolbar (Window > Toolbars > Advanced).
Need more help on this tool? Here's the full documentation for the Path Zipper tool.
