Adobe Illustrator Versions List

The first decade was about establishing the power of . Interestingly, early versions like Illustrator 88 (version 1.7) were named after the year of release rather than a version number.

| Version | Release Year | Code Name | Key Features Introduced | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2012 | 16.0 | 64-bit native support (huge speed boost), Image Trace replaced Live Trace. | | Illustrator CS5 | 2010 | 15.0 | Perspective Grid , Shape Builder tool, Beautiful Strokes. | | Illustrator CS4 | 2008 | 14.0 | Multiple Artboards , Blob Brush, Transparency in Gradients. | | Illustrator CS3 | 2007 | 13.0 | Live Color (Recolor Artwork), Live Paint, Eraser tool. | | Illustrator CS2 | 2005 | 12.0 | Live Trace , Live Paint, Control palette. | | Illustrator CS | 2003 | 11.0 | 3D Effects (Extrude/Revolve), OpenType support, Scribble Effect. | adobe illustrator versions list

This is the subscription-based era. Versions are now identified by the year (v24, v25, etc.). Updates are frequent, but major version numbers are assigned annually. The first decade was about establishing the power of

One of the most common reasons people look up version lists is to open old files or save for clients on older software. | | Illustrator CS5 | 2010 | 15

Introduced Smart Guides and the Gradient Mesh tool, which allowed for hyper-realistic vector shading.

| Version | Release Year | Code Name | Key Features Introduced | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2024 | TBD | Mockup (Beta), Generative Shape Fill, Improved Image Trace. | | Illustrator 2024 | 2023 | 28.0 | Mockup feature (3D mapping), Dimensions tool, Retype (convert fonts). | | Illustrator 2023 | 2022 | 27.0 | 3D and Materials panel , Intertwine, Quick Actions on canvas. | | Illustrator 2022 | 2021 | 26.0 | 3D effects revival , Depth and lighting controls, Auto-font activation. | | Illustrator 2021 | 2020 | 25.0 | Vectorize (Image Trace on iPad) , Cloud documents, Snap to Glyph. | | Illustrator 2020 | 2019 | 24.0 | Freeform Gradients , Global Edit, Trim View, Toolbar customization. | | Illustrator CC 2018 | 2017 | 22.0 | Puppet Warp , Properties panel overhaul, SVG Color Fonts support. | | Illustrator CC 2017 | 2016 | 21.0 | Pixel Preview improvements, Touch Bar support (MacBook Pro). | | Illustrator CC 2015 | 2015 | 19.0 | Live Shapes , Shaper tool, SVG export enhancements. | | Illustrator CC 2014 | 2014 | 18.0 | Curvature tool, Join tool, Workspace recovery. | | Illustrator CC | 2013 | 17.0 | Touch Type tool , Images in Brushes, CSS extraction. |