How to Change the Color of a Logo in an Adobe Illustrator (AI) File
Is your company rebranding, or do you simply need to update the color of your logo? Adobe Illustrator makes it quick and easy to change the color of a logo in an AI file. In this article, we’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Step 1: Open the AI File
Start by opening the Adobe Illustrator file containing your logo. This can be done by navigating to the file location and double-clicking on it, or by opening Illustrator and selecting “File” > “Open” and then locating your AI file.
Step 2: Select the Logo
Once the AI file is open, locate the logo you want to change the color of. Use the Selection Tool (V) to click on the logo and select it. You will know the logo is selected when you see anchor points around the shape of the logo.
Step 3: Choose a New Color
With the logo selected, you can now choose a new color for it. In the top toolbar, you’ll find the Fill and Stroke options. The Fill is the inside color of the logo, while the Stroke is the color of the outline. Click on the Fill color box and choose a new color from the color swatch or use the Color Picker to select a custom color.
Step 4: Apply the New Color
After choosing the new color, simply click on the Fill color box again. Your logo should now be filled with the new color. If you want to change the color of the outline, you can do so by selecting the Stroke color box and choosing a new color in the same way.
Step 5: Save the Changes
Once you are satisfied with the new color of your logo, save the changes to the AI file. Select “File” > “Save” or “File” > “Save As” if you want to save it as a new file.
Bonus Tip: Global Colors
For logos with multiple elements or colors, using global colors can be very helpful. Global colors allow you to change the color of an object across the entire document by simply updating the global color swatch. To use global colors, select the object, choose a color from the Swatches panel, and then click on the “New” button at the bottom of the panel to create a new global color.
With these simple steps, you can easily change the color of a logo in an AI file using Adobe Illustrator. Whether it’s for a rebranding effort or simply updating your logo, Adobe Illustrator provides an intuitive and powerful platform for making such changes.
