Illustrator Versions By Year - Adobe

Illustrator 88 (Version 1.7) – Added the Blend tool and freehand drawing.

This era focused on integrating Illustrator into a unified suite of design applications. adobe illustrator versions by year

– Released in 1988 (named after the year), it introduced the "Blend" tool, which allowed for smooth color and shape transitions. 1989: Illustrator 2.0 Illustrator 88 (Version 1

Focused on cloud documents, auto font activation , and enhanced vectorization engines. 1989: Illustrator 2

Standardized UI between Mac and Windows; added . 1998 8.0

In its first decade, Illustrator moved from an internal font-development tool to a commercial powerhouse, establishing its dominance on the Apple Macintosh before expanding to Windows. 1987: Adobe Illustrator 1.0 (The Genesis) Macintosh

The final version before Creative Cloud, CS6 introduced and GPU rendering , increasing rendering speed almost tenfold. A new tracing engine allowed faster creation of smooth patterns and gradient strokes, while the interface received a modernized, brightness-adjustable design.