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How do you make a ripped paper effect in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:20 pm

Making a ripped paper effect in Illustrator is easy. First, create a new document with the desired dimensions. Next, use the Pathfinder tool to divide the document into four equal sections. Select the topmost section and then use the Free Transform tool to distort it so that it resembles a ripped piece of paper.

PRO TIP: This tutorial is for Adobe Illustrator CS5 or earlier. If you are using a newer version of the software, the steps may be different.

Finally, use the Stroke tool to apply a black stroke to the entire document. Your effect is now complete.

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