– The first version released for Apple Macintosh, focusing on the use of Bezier curves. 1988: Illustrator 88 – Introduced new tools and improved preview modes. 1989: Illustrator 2.0
2007 – Illustrator CS3 (Version 13)
—the ability to see your artwork in color and detail while editing, rather than just as wireframes. Version 7.0 (1997): adobe illustrator versions by year
The GPU Acceleration. Started shifting processing from the CPU to the graphics card (GPU) for smoother panning and zooming. – The first version released for Apple Macintosh,
The Golden Age (1995-2005)
1998 (Version 8.0): Added Smart Guides, the Pencil tool, and Gradient Mesh. Key Features: A refreshed UI (dark interface), Image
– The first version released for Apple Macintosh, focusing on the use of Bezier curves. 1988: Illustrator 88 – Introduced new tools and improved preview modes. 1989: Illustrator 2.0
2007 – Illustrator CS3 (Version 13)
—the ability to see your artwork in color and detail while editing, rather than just as wireframes. Version 7.0 (1997):
The GPU Acceleration. Started shifting processing from the CPU to the graphics card (GPU) for smoother panning and zooming.
The Golden Age (1995-2005)
1998 (Version 8.0): Added Smart Guides, the Pencil tool, and Gradient Mesh.