Adobe Illustrator

About Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. Originally designed for the Apple Macintosh, development of Adobe Illustrator began in 1985. Along with Creative Cloud (Adobe's shift to a monthly or annual subscription service), Illustrator CC was released.

Unlike raster image editors like Photoshop that work with pixels, Illustrator uses mathematical expressions to create scalable vector graphics. This means your artwork can be scaled to any size - from a business card to a billboard - without any loss of quality or clarity.

Illustrator is the preferred choice for creating logos, icons, typography, illustrations, and any graphics that need to maintain their quality across different sizes and mediums. It's used by graphic designers, web designers, illustrators, and artists worldwide.

Key Features

• Precision vector drawing tools - Pen tool, Curvature tool, and shape builders
• Advanced typography controls with OpenType support
• Global color editing for instant design variations
• Gradient and pattern creation tools
• Live Paint and Image Trace for converting raster to vector
• Perspective drawing with perspective grid
• Symbols and dynamic symbols for repeated elements
• Brushes - Calligraphic, Scatter, Art, Pattern, and Bristle brushes
• 3D effects and mapping for dimensional graphics
• Artboard system for multi-page designs
• Adobe Stock integration for millions of assets
• Cloud documents and collaboration features
• Export for screens - optimized for web and mobile
• Integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps
• Plugin support for extended functionality

System Requirements

Perfect For

Logo Design: Create scalable logos that look perfect at any size, from tiny favicons to massive billboards.

Brand Identity: Develop complete brand identity systems with consistent colors, typography, and visual elements.

Illustration: Create detailed vector illustrations with precision and control over every element.

Typography: Design custom lettering, modify existing fonts, or create entirely new typefaces.

Print Design: Prepare artwork for professional printing with CMYK color support and precise color management.

Web and Mobile: Export pixel-perfect graphics for digital platforms with SVG support.