Illustrator Versions By Year | Adobe

Added Live Trace and Live Paint , revolutionizing raster-to-vector workflows.

, smart automation, and real-time on-canvas editing. Modern Capabilities adobe illustrator versions by year

The first commercial release; introduced Bézier curves and the Pen tool. 88 Added Live Trace and Live Paint , revolutionizing

Transition to subscription; cloud-syncing and Behance integration. CC 2018 (v22) Puppet Warp, up to 1,000 artboards, and Variable Fonts. 2019 2020 (v24) Cloud Documents and 100x larger canvas. 2021 2022 (v26) Advanced 3D and materials; native support for Apple M1. 2023 2024 (v28) 2021 2022 (v26) Advanced 3D and materials; native

Adobe Illustrator has defined the vector graphics industry for nearly four decades. Since its debut in , it has evolved from a simple PostScript drawing tool into an AI-powered powerhouse. The Early Years: Foundations of Vector (1987–1996)

The first decade saw Illustrator transition from a specialized tool for PostScript fonts to a full-featured design suite. Key Innovations 1.0 / 1.1

Adobe worked to unify the user experience across its products, particularly aligning Illustrator with Photoshop.