Export objects to separate files in Illustrator?

Question

Is there a way to export objects to separate files in Illustrator? - The output I want is AI or vector files, not raster images.- The objects are not on separate artboards, and I am looking for a solution that does not require them to be. (Putting the objects into separate art boards would take as much time as copying and pasting them into separate documents, which is what I am trying to streamline.)My use case: I am designing characters in a font, and each font contains upwards of a hundred characters. I need to get each character into a separate file in order to bulk import them into my font program.

Answer 1

I recommend taking a look at the font self extension for illustrator (about $40). You can click and drag objects into the extension to create a font.

But, if you want to export the objects as Ai or SVG (Scalable vector graphics), you can select the objects you want, right click, select "export selection", select the objects you want to export in the dialog box, select "SVG" as the format, select the folder you want to export to in "export to", then click Export Asset. Should work for your needs.