Illustrator Wikipedia !new!

Illustrator is primarily used to create vector graphics. Unlike raster graphics (used in Photoshop), which are composed of pixels, vector graphics are composed of paths defined by mathematical formulas.

Note: This write-up summarizes the history and functionality of the software. For the actual Wikipedia page, you can visit Adobe Illustrator on Wikipedia . illustrator wikipedia

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard tool for creating vector art. It is used widely by graphic designers, web designers, visual artists, and professional illustrators throughout the world to create high-quality artwork. Illustrator artwork is vector-based software, so it can scale down for mobile screens and up to billboard size—and always look crisp and beautiful. Illustrator is primarily used to create vector graphics

Adobe Illustrator was first developed for the Apple Macintosh in late 1985 by Adobe co-founder John Warnock. The software was a commercialization of Adobe's in-house font development software and PostScript file format. It was released in January 1987 for the Macintosh as (the '88 referred to the year of release). For the actual Wikipedia page, you can visit

The software was distinct from other graphics software of the time (such as MacPaint) because it used Bézier curves to provide a level of control over the line work that was previously unavailable. This allowed for smooth, scalable lines that did not pixelate.