Image Grid Generator (Illustrator Script)

Stop manually arranging photos. Image Grid Pro is a powerful and intuitive script for Adobe Illustrator that automates the process of creating beautiful, perfectly aligned photo grids. With a single click, transform your selected images into a professional, non-destructive grid layout, complete with individual clipping masks.

Key Features:

• Effortless Grid Creation: Arrange any number of selected images (Placed or Raster items) into a custom grid layout.
• Complete Customization: Easily define the number of rows and columns, as well as the exact cell width, height, and spacing.
• Non-Destructive Workflow: The script works on duplicates of your original images, so your source files are never altered.
• Live Preview: See your grid layout take shape in real-time on your artboard as you adjust settings in the user-friendly dialog.
• Smart Scaling & Clipping: Each image is automatically scaled to "cover" its grid cell while maintaining its aspect ratio. A precise rectangular clipping mask is then applied to each image to fit the cell dimensions.
• Flexible Unit Selection: All dimension and spacing inputs can be set using your preferred unit—Points, Picas, Inches, Millimeters, Centimeters, or Pixels.
• Organized Output: The entire grid is placed on a dedicated, new layer named "Photos Grid" at the top of your layer stack.
• Undoable Action: The entire grid generation process is grouped into a single undo step, so you can easily revert changes if needed.

Whether you're creating a mood board, a design mock-up, or a complex collage, Image Grid Pro streamlines your workflow and ensures pixel-perfect results every time.

To execute the "Image Grid Pro" script, follow these steps:

1. Open Adobe Illustrator: Start the application and open a new or existing document.
2. Select Images: Select one or more images you want to arrange. The script works with "Placed" (linked/embedded) or "Raster" images.
3. Run the Script: Go to the "File" menu, navigate to "Scripts," and then select the "Image Grid Pro" script.
4. Configure Settings: A dialog box will appear. Use the input fields or the +/- stepper buttons to set your desired number of rows and columns, as well as the cell width, height, and spacing. You can also select your preferred measurement unit from the dropdown menu.
5. Use Live Preview (Optional): Check the "Live Preview" box to see a temporary preview of the grid layout on your artboard as you change the settings.
6. Generate the Grid: Once you are satisfied with the settings, click the "OK" button to create the final grid. The script will generate the grid on a new layer named "Photos Grid".