Illustrator 2025 and Pantone TPG colors

[Nicolas24658201ml0b]

Hi, before last 2025 CC apps updates, i used to add pantone colors to illustrator and indesign with pantone connect plug in. But now, the "add color to app swatch" is missing, i don't know why. So my question is, how can i import Pantone TPG colors to illustrator ? Other swatches can be added with old illustrator versions, but not TPG swatches.

Cheers :x

[Ton Frederiks]

It may be best to contact Pantone Connect support:

https://www.pantone.com/contact-pantone-connect

[Nicolas24658201ml0b]

I did it, but I was hoping to have another solution.

[Nicolas24658201ml0b]

I can add manually pantone color data to illustrator, but not very user friendly.

[Nicolas24658201ml0b · Accepted solution]

My bad, i uninstalled et installed Pantone Connect, and the function came back.

[andrea_2004]

Hola @Nicolas24658201ml0b me ayudas un poco con Pantone Connect. Ya que en los programas 2024/2025 no estan los colores solidos. Como se hace para obtenerla, como la busco y es segura? Muchas Gracias

[Francesca Petrini]

Hello, I have the problem on indesign before in 2024 version there was the pantone connect plugin into indesign, now it's disappeared but I have it installed, it's strange that in Illustrator I can see it but in indesign not. Anybody can help?

Thank you

[Monika Gause]

Probably ask Pantone about it. Or in the InDesign forum.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign/ct-p/ct-indesign?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang=all&tabid=a...

[Francesca Petrini]

Thank you Monika, I saw the cloud was not synchronysed, maybe when finished synchronysing I'll close Indesign and try if then it appears, because it's installed, should appear. Thank you.

[samanthalevi]

Option 1 worked best for me. 

Option 1: Use Adobe's Creative Cloud Pantone Connect Extension (Recommended)

1. Open the Extensions Panel:
   • Go to Window > Extensions > Find Extensions on Exchange.
   • Search for Pantone Connect.
   • Click Install (it will install via the Creative Cloud app).
2. Activate Pantone Connect:
   • Once installed, go to Window > Extensions > Pantone Connect.
   • Sign in or create a free Pantone account.
   • Search and select Pantone colors to use in your design.

:small_blue_diamond: Note: The free version allows you to find and use Pantone colors manually, while the paid version provides additional features.

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Option 2: Import Pantone Colors from an Older AI File

If you have access to an older version of Illustrator (before 2023) or a file with Pantone colors:

1. Open an older AI file that contains Pantone colors.
2. Go to Window > Swatches.
3. Select the Pantone color and Add it to your Swatches panel for future use.

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Option 3: Convert Pantone Colors to CMYK/RGB

If you need a Pantone equivalent but don't have access to the official swatches:

1. Go to Pantone's website: https://www.pantone.com/color-finder
2. Enter the Pantone number you need.
3. Get the closest CMYK/RGB/HEX conversion and manually input it into Illustrator.

[Monika Gause]

Option 3 does not work.

You only get screen representations of the swatches, but no numbers.