Adobe Illustrator Versions By Year ((top)) -

Rebuilt with the Adobe Mercury Performance System for 64-bit speed. The Creative Cloud (CC) & AI Era (2013–Present)

Illustrator became part of a larger ecosystem, improving integration with InDesign and Flash. adobe illustrator versions by year

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) Rebuilt with the Adobe Mercury Performance System for

Introduced symbols, slicing for the web, and the Magic Wand. The Creative Suite (CS) Era (2003–2012) slicing for the web

Added Smart Guides , the Pencil tool, and Gradient Mesh.

Introduced 3D effects and OpenType support.