Adobe Illustrator

A vector graphics editor used for creating logos, icons, typography, and complex illustrations for print, web, and mobile applications

4.6

5 ·⚖️ Paid

Features & Limitations

+	Vector Graphics Creation	Create scalable vector graphics for various design projects
+	Pathfinder Tool	Allows for complex shape manipulation by combining, subtracting, intersecting, and excluding shapes
+	Image Trace	Enables the conversion of raster images (like photographs) into editable vector graphics
+	Gradient Mesh	Provides intricate control over color transitions within an object, creating smooth and realistic gradients
+	Live Paint	Allows one to quickly fill enclosed areas in a design with color, even with complex overlapping shapes
+	Scripting	Supports scripting, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks and extend its functionality through custom scripts
+	Freehand Drawing Tools	Use digital brushes, pencils, and pens for freehand drawing
+	Cloud Libraries	Store design assets like colors, brushes, and graphics in cloud libraries
+	Symbol Libraries	Use and create symbols for repeated design elements
-	Steep Learning Curve	Adobe Illustrator can be challenging to learn, especially for beginners
-	Limited Photo Editing	The software is not designed for photo editing, which can be a limitation for some users
-	Pixel Art Handling	Adobe Illustrator does not handle pixel art well
-	File Sharing Issues	Although the files are relatively small, they can sometimes be difficult to share

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#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 11 v23H2, v22H2, v21H2 Windows 10 v22H2 and v21H2
2	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 AMD Athlon 64 processor with SSE 4.2
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
5	1 GB of VRAM, OpenGL version 4.0 1.5 GB of VRAM for optimum pan and zoom performance	4 GB of VRAM
6	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
7	A touch-screen-enabled tablet/monitor running Windows 10	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
8	Stable internet connection

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	macOS v14 (Sonoma) macOS v13 (Ventura) macOS v12 (Monterey)
2	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 ARM-based Apple silicon processor
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	3 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
5	1024 MB of VRAM, must support Metal	2 GB of VRAM
6	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
7	Stable internet connection

#	Minimum
1	iPad Pro 12.9 inch Generation 1/2/3/4/5/6 iPad Pro 11 inch Generation 1/2/3/4 iPad Pro 10.5 inch iPad Air Generation 4/5 iPad Mini Generation 6
2	iPadOS 14
3	4 GB
4	8 GB of available hard disk space for installation
5	Apple Pencil Generation 1/2
6	Stable Internet connection

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 11 v22H2 and v21H2 Windows 10 v22H2 and v21H2 Windows Server 2022, 2019
2	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 AMD Athlon 64 processor with SSE 4.2
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
5	1 GB of VRAM, OpenGL version 4.0 1.5 GB of VRAM for optimum pan and zoom performance	4 GB of VRAM
6	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
7	A touch-screen-enabled tablet/monitor running Windows 10	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
8	Stable Internet connection

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	iMac 4K iMac 5K MacBook Pro Retina Mac Pro connected to a HiDPI monitor Mac mini connected to a HiDPI monitor
2	macOS 14 (Sonoma) macOS v13 (Ventura) macOS v12 (Monterey) macOS v11 (Big Sur)
3	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 ARM-based Apple silicon processor
4	8 GB	16 GB
5	3 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
6	1024 MB of VRAM, must support Metal	2 GB of VRAM
7	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
8	Stable Internet connection

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit) versions V21H1, and V20H2 Windows Server versions V1607 (2016) and V1809 (2019)
2	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 AMD Athlon 64 processor with SSE 4.2
3	8 GB	16 GB
4	2 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
5	1 GB of VRAM, OpenGL version 4.0	4 GB of VRAM
6	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
7	A touch-screen-enabled tablet/monitor running Windows 10	Microsoft Surface Pro 3
8	Stable Internet connection

#	Minimum	Recommended
1	iMac 4K iMac 5K MacBook Pro Retina Mac Pro connected to a HiDPI monitor Mac mini connected to a HiDPI monitor
2	macOS Catalina (version 10.15)
3	Multicore Intel processor (with 64-bit support) with SSE 4.2 ARM-based Apple silicon processor
4	8 GB	16 GB
5	3 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation	SSD recommended
6	1024 MB of VRAM	2 GB of VRAM
7	1024 x 768 display	1920 x 1080 display
8	Stable Internet connection

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19 March 1987

Adobe Illustrator being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.