How to merge layers in illustrator

Having trouble combining the objects you want to create in Illustrator? I’m here to help! 

I’m a graphic designer and I’ve been using Adobe Illustrator for more than 10 years.

Illustrator merge paths into one shape

I was in your position when I first started using Illustrator, so yeah I can totally understand that the struggle is real – not knowing which tool to use, etc.

There are different ways to combine shapes or objects in Adobe Illustrator, and if you choose the right tool, you can do that in a couple of clicks.

In this article, I will show you three easy ways to combine objects in Adobe Illustrator. 

Magic is happening. Ready? Take note. 

3 Ways to Combine Objects in Illustrator

Note: the screenshots below are taken from the macOS version of Adobe Illustrator, the Windows version will look different.

You’d be surprised how easy it is to combine objects.

There are plenty of ways to do it but I’m going to introduce you to three common ways and actually the most useful ways to combine shapes in Illustrator.

To begin with, I’d love to show you a simple example of how to c

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