Here’s how to install custom brushes in Adobe Illustrator! In these examples, I am using version CC 2022,
On your desktop finder, locate your Applications folder. Open the folder for the version of Adobe Illustrator in which you are working.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-1.png)
Open the Presets folder, the en_US folder, and then Brushes folder.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-2.png)
Create a new folder within the Brushes. You can create multiple folders if you need to keep brush sets separate or put all your custom brushes in one custom folder.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-3.png)
Move your custom .ai brush files into your new folder. (make sure you are using brush files that correspond to your version of Illustrator)
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-4.png)
Your brushes will now be accessible every time you open Illustrator. To locate them, open the Brush Panel by going to Window> Brushes.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-5.png)
Click the Brush Libraries Menu at the bottom left corner of the panel.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-6.png)
Expand your custom folder and you will find your newly installed brushes, ready to open.
![](https://westxdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/20220805-illustrator-brushes-7.png)