Patterns allow you to fill shapes with repeating images or designs. Use patterns for backgrounds, textures, and decorative effects.
Pattern Fill Types
- Image Pattern - Repeat an imported image
- Built-in Patterns - Stripes, dots, crosshatch, etc.
- Custom Pattern - Create from any group or frame
Creating an Image Pattern
- Select an element
- In the Fill section, choose "Image" fill type
- Select "Tile" mode for the image
- Adjust scale and offset
Pattern Settings
- Scale - Size of the pattern tile
- Rotation - Angle of the pattern
- Offset X/Y - Shift the pattern position
- Tile Mode - Tile, Flip, or Mirror options
Image Fill Modes
- Fill - Scale image to cover entire shape
- Fit - Scale to fit within shape bounds
- Stretch - Distort to match shape dimensions
- Tile - Repeat image in a grid (pattern mode)
Creating Custom Patterns
- Create a group with your pattern design
- Ensure the group has the exact tile dimensions
- Copy the group
- Paste as fill on target element
Built-in Pattern Presets
- Stripes - Horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines
- Dots - Polka dot patterns
- Grid - Square grid lines
- Crosshatch - Diagonal crossed lines
- Noise - Subtle texture noise
Tips
- Use seamless/tileable images for smooth patterns
- Reduce opacity for subtle texture effects
- Combine patterns with solid color overlays
- Scale patterns to match your design resolution
- Export patterns at high resolution for print