Member-Only Video: Actually, There’s a Script for That
Must-have free and low-cost scripts for InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as sources for finding others, and tips for making your own scripts with AI
One of the best ways to improve your productivity and efficiency is to use scripts — and scripts are really easy to use! You just need to know where to find them.
In this 60-minute session from CreativePro Week 2025, you’ll see a ton of must-have free and low-cost scripts for InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop; as well as sources for finding others. You’ll also learn how to make your own scripts with a little help from AI, and tips on hiring a professional developer to tackle really hairy jobs.
Topics include:
- InDesign Scripters to Know
- Sources of Free Scripts on the Web
- Scripts from InDesign Magazine
- Downloadable Script Collections
- Scripts of the Month
- Photoshop Scripters to Know
- Illustrator Scripters to Know
- Installing Scripts in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Organizing Scripts in InDesign
- Running Scripts With Keyboard Shortcuts
- Running Scripts With Quick Apply in InDesign
- Using AI to write scripts
- The MATE Extension for InDesign
- Tips for Prompting AI to Write Scripts
- Articles on Scripting with AI
- Learning to Script: JavaScript for InDesign
- Tips for Working with a Developer from Keith Gilbert
Use the Download Now button above to grab a copy of the handout for this session, which includes links to all the free scripts shown.
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