How to extract in batch images from one file in Illustrator?

Question

I have a huge amount of seamless patterns. There is anywhere from 1-25 patterns per file.

I want to extract each pattern to a separate file.

Is there any automated or semi-automated way to do this?

I'd like to output is as .AI, as I want to make one more batch operation.

Update:

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@שelz a better question is what is the layer structure like. Is each pattern on it's own layer or are they all on one? — Stegathesaurus, Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 21:10
Possible duplicate of Illustrator: how to export artwork by layers — Stegathesaurus, Commented Jan 17, 2018 at 21:12

Welz · Accepted Answer · 2018-02-15 12:58:46Z

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Using the (new) Asset Export, you can export them as .SVG

You will just have to drag them into there and then go through with the export.

It isn't .AI however, they are vector and you can open up .SVG in Illustrator and still apply actions (batch) to them.

answered Jan 17, 2018 at 22:30

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Stegathesaurus · Accepted Answer · 2018-01-17 22:47:31Z

Just copy this code into a notepad and save it as all files and with the filename MultiExporter.jsx.

Then drop a copy of that into your scripts folder. It can be found under

C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [YOUR VERSION]\Presets\en_[YOUR LANGUAGE]\Scripts

OR

C:\Program Filesx86\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator[YOURVERSION]\Presets\en_[YOUR LANGUAGE]\Scripts

Then in Illustrator, use the File > Scripts > MultiExporter option to bring up the dialogue box. From there it’s all fairly self explanatory.

Once you have each layer exported you can just split the pdf up and place each "page" as a new layer or whatever you need to do to recover your work!