Effects Illustrator doesn't have

Store any selection as the source, run filters over it, and drop results back as native vector paths or embedded raster.

The plugins are free with an account. Paid plans add bigger renders and your own filters. See pricing

Nexus in Illustrator: an eye photo turned into vector wave lines, with paths selected

Illustrator

Real vector paths.

Hit Drop as vector and the look lands as paths you can edit, every anchor point included.

After Drop as vector
A Nexus look dropped into Illustrator as vector paths, every anchor point showing

How it works in Illustrator

Use a selection as the source and get back native vector paths or an embedded image.

  1. Install Nexus for Illustrator.
  2. Open it in Illustrator.
  3. Pick a look and apply it.

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