Adobe Illustrator Versions By Year

– Improved 3D effects with ray-tracing and substance textures. 2023: Illustrator 2024 (v28) – Introduced Generative Recolor and "Text to Vector Graphic," powered by Adobe Firefly AI. 2024: Illustrator 2025 (v29) Generative Shape Fill

The first Windows release, which famously "flopped" due to poor performance compared to the Mac version. Version 5.0 (1993): A major milestone for Mac users, finally introducing Live Preview adobe illustrator versions by year

– Introduced Multiple Artboards and the Blob Brush. – Improved 3D effects with ray-tracing and substance