How is Text to Pattern (beta) different from other tools in Illustrator?

Text to Pattern (beta) is a generative AI-powered capability by Adobe Firefly. Unlike other Illustrator capabilities, this capability enables you to use a text prompt to generate editable vector patterns that can be added to your swatch library.

What regions is Text to Pattern (beta) in Illustrator available? What languages?

Text to Pattern (beta) is available in the Illustrator app wherever Adobe provides services. It is available in over 100 languages, but it is not available in mainland China.

Is the generated pattern editable?

Text to Pattern (beta) generates editable graphics that can be scaled and recolored, including creating various color combinations using Generative Recolor.

Are there any tutorials or learning guides available for Text to Pattern in Illustrator?

Check out Adobe HelpX resources to get acquainted with Text to Pattern (beta).

Drawings of flowers scattered across a dark blue background with a text prompt that reads 'Flora and fauna on navy blue'

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Generate and customize seamless patterns.

Take your pattern designs further, faster with Text to Pattern, Illustrator's AI-generated SVG pattern generator powered by the latest Adobe Firefly Vector Model.

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Ignite your creativity and easily transform prompts into patterns.

Design, refine, and mockup patterns for fashion, interior, and package design with the power of generative AI. Text to Pattern lets you edit and scale to your unique creative style.

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Create fashion swatches faster.

Easily add pattern swatches to fashion drawings or Tech Packs with Text to Pattern. You can also create and edit textile patterns, taking you from idea to print quicker.

Custom patterns for every interior.

Explore and play with fabric pattern variations to quickly add to mood boards or floor plans. Save new patterns to your swatch library to mockup on furnishings and products in minutes.

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Reference and refine patterns fast.

Use style presets to match your creative style and save time. You can also choose specific colors or use Generative Recolor to explore different color palettes.

How to use Text to Pattern.

Open Illustrator.
If you don’t have an Illustrator subscription, sign up for a free trial. If you have Illustrator, make sure to update your app to get all the latest features like Text to Pattern.
Locate the Text to Pattern tools.
Create a new project in Illustrator or open a pre-existing one. Text to Pattern will appear as Generate Patterns in the Properties panel and in Object > Patterns > Generate Patterns. To open Text to Pattern panel, go to Window > Generate Patterns.
Generate your pattern.
Type a description like “flora and fauna on navy blue” into the prompt field in the Generate Patterns panel. Click Generate. Thumbnails of graphic options will appear in the Generate Patterns panel. Select an option to view it on your canvas. Learn more about how to write AI art prompts that get results.
Fine-tune your results.
Adjust the settings before you generate to get a specific outcome. Choose a Color Preset, number of colors, or specific colors to include in your pattern. Choose from an effect preset like geometric to create patterns with that effect.
Edit your seamless pattern.
Once you've generated a pattern you like, you can perform quick edits like grouping and ungrouping shapes, duplicating objects, or recoloring. Select Recolor to open the Recolor panel, where you can adjust hues manually, or choose the Generative Recolor option to explore new color palettes with text prompts. Finish your design and save it to your swatch library to use anywhere.
Go further.
Add the generated pattern to your swatch library to apply the pattern to your work. A generated pattern is just the beginning — use the many precise editing tools in Illustrator to make your image your own.