⭐️ Start Here → ⭐️ A friendly introduction to Darty-Ai that walks you through the full workflow. Learn how it reads spreadsheets, maps your data to artwork, and automates Illustrator tasks step by step. Discover tips for setting up your files correctly, using dynamic text and images, and previewing your results before export. A must-read for everyone, whether you’re new or experienced, to get the most out of Darty-Ai and streamline your creative projects. 🚀
Got a spreadsheet from a client that doesn't match Darty-Ai's format? No problem! 👏 Learn how to use Google Sheets or Excel formulas — with a little help from ChatGPT — to automatically transform raw customer data into Darty-Ai-ready spreadsheets. We cover the key principles: data transformation, auto-populating rows, and handling blank entries, plus a working example with image placement, text replacements, and color fields. Set it up once, paste new data, and let the formulas do the rest. 😍
Customer Data and Darty-Ai Read More »
Learn how to import and recolor external SVG files in Adobe Illustrator® using data-driven workflows. From simple single shapes to multi-object SVGs, this tutorial shows how to automate color variations at scale 🎨. You’ll even see how AI can generate perfectly formatted data, helping you create endless design variations with ease 🚀.
External SVGs in Illustrator Variable-Data with Darty-Ai Read More »
Learn how to turn simple spreadsheet values into a clean, scalable pie chart inside Illustrator — automatically. This tutorial shows how Darty-Ai calculates angles, builds the shapes, and labels everything for you. Perfect for anyone who wants accurate data-driven graphics without manual math. 📊
Creating a Basic Pie-Chart with Line-Art & Data Read More »
A quick overview of everything new in version 1.7.8 — smoother workflows, improved validation, better data mapping, and performance boosts. If you want to see what got faster, safer, and more efficient, this update covers the highlights. ⚡
🚀 New Features — Darty-Ai 1.7.8 (March 2026) Read More »
Discover how to create artwork where the logo automatically aligns and scales itself for each spreadsheet row. Ideal for posters, badges, and bulk graphics, this tutorial shows how to eliminate manual resizing and layout tweaks forever. 🎯
Self-Adjusting Logo Automation with Illustrator Darty-Ai Tutorial Read More »
Learn how to automate text cleanup, rewriting, and formatting inside Illustrator. From replacing terms to injecting dynamic values, this guide shows how Darty-Ai makes large-scale text transformation easy and reliable.
Text Replacements and Formatting Read More »
A simple walkthrough on how to bulk-place images in Illustrator using file paths stored in your spreadsheet. Perfect for catalogs, ID cards, product labels, and any workflow that needs consistent automated image placement. 🖼️
INCLUDES AN INTERACTIVE RELATIVE PATH GENERATOR TOOL 😎
Placing Images in Darty-Ai Read More »
A clear guide for connecting Darty-Ai to private Google Sheets, including sheets restricted to company email accounts. Covers permissions, setup tips, and how to keep everything secure and seamlessly connected.
Using Private Google Sheets Shared with Business Emails in Darty-Ai Read More »
An update introducing enhanced right-to-left text support and powerful regex-based transformations. Whether you're adjusting typography or performing complex text cleanup, these features offer far more control.
🌍 New in Darty-Ai: Advanced RTL & Regex Features for Global-Ready Illustrator Text Read More »
Darty-Ai now supports real teamwork. Designers, data teams, and production staff can collaborate on the same spreadsheet-driven projects. This update brings multi-user variable data workflows to Illustrator. 🤝
See using private Google Sheets with business emails for a newer more recommended workflow.
🚀 Collaborative VDP Has Arrived – Darty-Ai Now Supports Google Sheets Read More »
A deep dive into controlling visual states — colors, icons, visibility, and more — directly through Excel. Perfect for complex documents where every spreadsheet row needs a different look without manually toggling layers.
State Management for Artwork Appearance in Adobe Illustrator® Using Excel and Darty-Ai Read More »
A clear explanation of how Darty-Ai connects Illustrator directly with Google Sheets. Ideal for live-updating artwork, continuous data syncing, and modern automated production pipelines. See using private Google Sheets with business emails for a newer more recommended workflow.
Illustrator Meets Google Sheets Read More »
Preview your data-driven artwork before committing to a full export. Darty-Preview helps reduce errors, speed up iteration, and give you a more confident workflow by showing exactly how each row will look.
Preview Your Documents with Darty-Ai Read More »
Learn why the traditional Illustrator Variables panel is no longer necessary. Darty-Ai offers a modern, reliable, and fully flexible data automation system that streamlines and upgrades the entire workflow.
Darty-Ai: A Modern Alternative to Illustrator’s Native Variables Read More »
An introductory guide to the Tags workflow — the simplest and most powerful way to connect data to artwork. Name objects in Illustrator, map them to spreadsheet columns, and let Darty-Ai automatically populate your design.
Darty-Ai Workflow Part 1 – Tags Read More »
