Perspective Distort A Single Object In Illustrator

In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to distort perspective in Illustrator so that you can transform a single object in a freeform way. For this, we’ll be using the Free Transform Tool rather than the Perspective Tool. By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to distort the perspective of a single object in any way you’d like — whether it be on the vertical axis, the horizontal axis, or a freeform distortion.

When changing an object’s perspective in Illustrator, you may be naturally inclined to seek out the Perspective Tool. However, this is not the correct tool to use if you simply want to alter the perspective of a single object in a freeform way. As useful as the Perspective Tool may be for other tasks, using it for this would actually make the process more complicated than it needs to be.

Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

[peijichan]

Gasp! Yet another Illustrator tutorial containing pertinent information solving the very problem I was experiencing recently??

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[tplamena]

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[WaiKoH]

This is what I was looking for all along, so much easier than perspective grid. Thank you so much, I was giving up

[ericgonzalez_]

Do not use 3-D typography. Just use perspective distort. Watch and learn this video. Super helpful. Many thanks!

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[HenkStolker]

Great tutorial/tip. Short, to the point, clear. Thanks, it helped me a lot.

IF YOU CAN'T FIND THE PERSPECTIV FREE DISTORT TOOL:
- Select an Object
- Click in the Toolbar on Free Transform Tool
- A mini-toolbar of four tools should appear with the Perspective Free Distort Tool. If you don't see it, look UNDER the great toolbar, the mini-toolbar might be there. (Great work, Adobe! 👎)

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[paulaamaral]

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[mehulsharma]

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[JiteshDevadiga]

that was amazing - i have been using adobe illustrator since 3 to 4 years but i have never tried it this one- is perfect- just perfect- thank you for the tutorial -

[austinhenckel]

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[SachaLian]

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[woutvandesompele]

Spend an hour searching for this... Thanks alot!!

[mikeburke]

Very good. Illustrator makes it so difficult compared to CorelDRAW. But you simplified it sir. Thanks.

[Crasterius]

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[Greg.Lacoste]

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[oddhouseproduction]

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[JoshCOfficial]

Thank you so much! was wondering where that was!

[carcarw]

If you're like me and you miss the little details sometimes, take note: you have to click on the object for the flyout menu to show up. Don't forget to select the object first.

[d.g.daniels]

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!