How to Center Multiple Objects in Each Artboard in Adobe Illustrator (Using Script)

 If you're working with multiple artboards in Adobe Illustrator, manually aligning each object to the center of its respective artboard can be a repetitive and time-consuming task. Whether you’re creating mockups, social media templates, icons, or product labels, alignment is crucial  and automation can save you hours.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to automatically center multiple objects on their respective artboards using a simple JavaScript (JSX) script inside Illustrator. It’s an essential trick for designers looking to improve their workflow and batch-export projects with precision.

Why Use a Script Instead of Manual Alignment?

When dealing with dozens of artboards and design objects, manual alignment not only takes time but also increases the risk of misplacement. Illustrator doesn’t natively support batch object-to-artboard centering — that’s where scripts become valuable. With just one click, a custom script can center each grouped object on its corresponding artboard perfectly.

🔧 Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Prepare Your Artboards and Objects

Make sure each artboard contains one object or group that you want to center. Group your objects if they’re made up of multiple elements.

2. Download or Create the Centering Script

Use a JSX script like this:

var doc = app.activeDocument;
for (var i = 0; i < doc.artboards.length; i++) {
  doc.artboards.setActiveArtboardIndex(i);
  app.selection = null;
  var obj = doc.pageItems[i];
  obj.selected = true;
  var ab = doc.artboards[i].artboardRect;
  var x = (ab[0] + ab[2]) / 2;
  var y = (ab[1] + ab[3]) / 2;
  obj.position = [x - obj.width / 2, y + obj.height / 2];
}

3. Run the Script

• Open File > Scripts > Other Script

• Choose the .jsx file

• Illustrator will now center each object to its artboard automatically.

5 Benefits of Centering Multiple Objects with a Script in Illustrator

1. Saves Time on Repetitive Tasks

Instead of manually aligning each object, the script automates the entire process in seconds ideal for projects with 10, 20, or even 100+ artboards.

2. Ensures Pixel-Perfect Accuracy
Manual alignment can lead to slight misplacements. The script ensures every object is precisely centered within its artboard, avoiding human error.

3. Boosts Workflow Efficiency
Whether you’re preparing assets for clients or exporting designs for print/web, centering objects quickly means faster turnaround and improved productivity.

4. Perfect for Batch Export Projects
If you export artboards as individual images (e.g., social media posts, logos, product labels), having everything centered guarantees clean, balanced visuals.

5. Beginner-Friendly Automation
No coding skills required. With one simple script and a few clicks, even beginner designers can perform professional-level alignment across multiple artboards.