Today, the latest stable release (v30.2 as of February 2026) offers smarter workflows, such as and enhanced accessibility features. Designers can also manage their work history through the Version History Panel to revert to earlier saved states.
Rebuilt with the Adobe Mercury Performance System for 64-bit speed. The Creative Cloud (CC) & AI Era (2013–Present)
The first commercial release; introduced Bézier curves and the Pen tool. 88 adobe illustrator versions by year
Introduced Multiple Artboards , allowing designers to manage complex projects in one file.
Introduced 3D effects and OpenType support. Today, the latest stable release (v30
Added the Shape Builder tool and Perspective Drawing.
Illustrator became part of a larger ecosystem, improving integration with InDesign and Flash. The Creative Cloud (CC) & AI Era (2013–Present)
The move to a subscription model enabled more frequent updates and the eventual integration of generative AI. Major Features CC (v17)
Introduced symbols, slicing for the web, and the Magic Wand. The Creative Suite (CS) Era (2003–2012)