Adobe Illustrator
About Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator pricing
Adobe Illustrator does not have a free version and does not offer a free trial. Adobe Illustrator paid version starts at US$22.99/month.
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Adobe Illustrator Reviews
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- Industry: Mining & Metals
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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A software for creating and editing vector graphics.
Adobe Illustrator also offers integration with other products such as Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, etc., to facilitate the creative workflow. It is available on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
Pros
Adobe Illustrator offers a wide range of options, including drawing tools, object manipulation such as geometric shapes, brushes, layers, special effects, and many more. This allows for the creation of complex and customized illustrations.
Cons
What I don't like is that it requires a certain level of skill and experience to create good designs. A simple first-time use is not enough.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Adobe Illustrator, pros and cons
It is good, but the problem of exporting files has led me to learn about other platforms.
Pros
The possibility of creating incredible designs with total freedom and a great amount of resources to create the designs. Its cloud version also gives many possibilities and live work.
Cons
The difficulty in exporting designs to other platforms such as Figma, I work with several design platforms and AI limits you in general lines to only use AI.
Alternatives Considered
FigmaReasons for Choosing Adobe Illustrator
The free version is very powerful, has very good community documentation and the plugins give many powers to Figma.Switched From
FigmaReasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator
Yes, I am currently working more with Figma than with AI.- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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A good tool but expensive
Pros
Is a good tool for the creativity. Is multifunctional
Cons
Is too expensive. You can find similar programs free on internet
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Go pro with vector graphics!
A very rewarding programme which makes the most of the cloud functionality
Pros
The ability to transform vector art into stunning graphics
Cons
The lack of cross compatibility and the speed of the programme
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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What an awesome product
Having used similar products to Adobe illustrator I would highly recommend this program. It's one of the best out there.
Pros
This product is very diverse and allows me to bring out my creativity as an artist. It's an amazing product to create logos and vector images. I would definitely recommend for anyone into graphics.
Cons
One downside to this product is that sometimes experience lagging which can be frustrating at points. But this is not a very common occurrence.
- Industry: Arts & Crafts
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Every designer should use illustrator
All and all, Illustrator from Adobe is a must have if you wish to make graphic design. Other softwares exist but i really beleive illustrator is the only one needed
Pros
Illustrator is a powerful adobe software. The possibilities of what can be done are almost endless. Personnally i really enjoyed creatind vectors illustration and logos with illustrator. Its really helpful once you get the hang of it.
Cons
Illustator is very powerful but also complex at the same time. There are a ton of features available and you can get lost pretty easily. I wish they made a the interface mor intuitive to find all features.
- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Good feature for image editing
It's an incredible software to work with and I will recommend it for other users.
Pros
The software has a very good template and features.
Cons
I like when I use Adobe Illustrator for graphics design
Alternatives Considered
Adobe PhotoshopReasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator
Because is user friendly and easy to work with.- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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Adobe illustrator
Mind-blowing working experience I got in this app
Pros
Excellent content creator & editing all of the photos
Cons
It's very simple to use anybody & can help any where.
Alternatives Considered
Adobe PhotoshopReasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator
No alternative products has launched on my view.- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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my experience on adobe illustrator
Pros
the best feature i love about it is the image tracing, i mostly do tracing it saves a lot of time and effort.
Cons
i have been using adobe illustrator from past 10-12 months but still i cant figureout any cons that i have ever felt.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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I love iilustrator but costly to bear the expense
Pros
I love how Adobe Illustrator lets me customize existing templates to get my flyer done.
Cons
It is expensive and time-consuming to learn at the beginning.
- Industry: Religious Institutions
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Vector-based powerhouse
Illustrator is a must have if you're doing anything graphic-design related. Other than Adobe Photoshop, it is the most used program I have. It's very powerful, and I find it very easy to use.
Pros
Two words. Image Trace. The Image Trace tool (live trace to the veteran) is the single greatest tool in the entire adobe creative suite, and it's improved so much over the years.
Cons
I can't really think of any issues worth noting. My main gripe against it is not a problem with the software itself, but the subscription-based model of all Adobe software. It's pretty pricey.
Alternatives Considered
Affinity DesignerReasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator
The image trace tool is a deal breaker. Affinity does not have some of the essential functions that illustrator offers.- Industry: Philanthropy
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Definitely NOT my favourite software!
I needed to learn how to use AI because our graphic designers used it to produce many of our materials and we needed to work collaboratively with them. But BOY does it have a steep learning curve. Sure, it's powerful and produced very crisp, beautiful, and highly specific graphics and learning material that we wanted very customised. But I'm not convinced that we couldn't have done it for cheaper and easier with other software. I'm glad I have the experience, but I wouldn't choose to go back and work with it again.
Pros
AI does what it sets out to do. It can make beautiful graphics and is endlessly customisable. It's compatible with everything so the printers will not complain. You can choose your resolution when exporting. It's probably a graphic designer's dream!
Cons
For those of us who are NOT graphic designers, it is not worth learning for the few projects that you might need it for. Every tiny action that is super simple in other software requires extensive Googling and watching tutorials for AI (if you can find the right tutorial, that is). On top of being needlessly complex, it is also very onerous on a laptop. Mine overheated, crashed, froze, and responded very slowly whenever I had one of my larger AI files up. On top of that, there are free software alternatives, like DaVinci Resolve, that will probably take care of all your needs AND have ample tutorials available.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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"Adobe Illustrator: A Versatile Tool for Precision and Creativity"
Overall, Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse for vector graphic design, offering unparalleled precision and creative control. Despite its initial complexity, the investment in learning pays off with professional-grade results. The frequent updates and integration with Adobe's ecosystem further enhance its utility. It’s an indispensable tool for any serious graphic designer, balancing power and flexibility.
Pros
Adobe Illustrator's precision and versatility stand out. The ability to create scalable vector graphics with incredible detail is unmatched. The wide array of tools and effects, coupled with seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps, enhances workflow efficiency. Its robust performance, even with complex designs, makes it a favorite among graphic designers.
Cons
The steep learning curve can be a drawback for beginners. Its extensive toolset, while powerful, can be overwhelming initially. Additionally, Illustrator's subscription model may be a barrier for some users, and occasional performance lags with very large files can disrupt workflow. These factors can impact accessibility and usability for new and budget-conscious designers.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Motion Caption
Humans are Telekinetic channels and can polarize or amplify waves for magnetic attraction .The world of possibilities are limitless if we tap into our creative potentials. The Universe experiences retrograde motions with Planetary bodies ,as the horn like protuberances of the eastern side of the sun experiences speed and elevation of about 184,000 miles.This gives an idea of what immense force masses of gas are ejected from the sun .Scientist believe we are made of atoms that change every six months .Well what do you believe in?
Pros
Gamma Distribution and binomial distribution used in statistical quality control and research methodology helps presentations appear much applicable to real life applications with the use of Adobe Illustrator, say understanding child psychology is pure calculus to the nth degree
Cons
There is always room for improvements and as such the older versions of software tend to be less relevant.
- Industry: Architecture & Planning
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Adobe Illustrator Brings Our Landscape Designs to Life
As an overall experience Adobe Illustrator is a great tool to have as a part of the suite of software that we use, it integrates well with the other Adobe apps in the Creative Cloud that we use as well and our CAD software packages. We wouldn't be able to achieve what we do without it. Adobe Illustrator is definitely in our top 3 must have apps.
Pros
Adobe Illustrator is fantastic, we use it extensively in our design studio to bring our landscape drawings to life. Illustrator gives us the flexibility to present our design drawings and plans as we had imagined them, it is far easier and much quicker to get the desired "look" in Illustrator than it is with CAD software. Illustrator gives a greater control over hatches and colours and helps us get it right first time.
Cons
The only thing I can think of is that as a CAD design studio, Adobe Illustrator operates in a completely different way to the CAD software that we use, so there is a fairly steep learning curve if you are not used to using it on a regular basis. However this can be quickly overcome to give great results.
- Industry: Government Administration
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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An industry standard
I've really enjoyed using Illustrator. After getting used to its learning curve, it is a very powerful and feature-rich tool.
Pros
Illustrator is an extremely versatile software which earns its place as one of the best in the industry.
Cons
The lack of collaborative tools make Illustrator hard for teams to use.
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Illustrator has the tools to feel free creating
Pros
Illustrator keeps the status as professional tool, other softwares dont have all the range of functions. When you create, you want to be able to have the right tools. New 3D effects and AI usage in Adobe softwares is very good.
Cons
What is not very pleasant is changing of keyboard shortcuts with new versions of Illustrator. It is confusing and makes operating the software slower.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Illustrator is for me the go-to for doing vector illustrations
Once you understand how to use it, Illustrator is a very effective tool and fast to use. I am very satisfied of its capabilities, although I have not had any formal training to use it.
Pros
Very large extent of the features: precise control of the vectors, advanced color management, management of layers, different export and import possibilities, management of multiple pages (allows to create short documents more quickly than InDesign, especially if they are heavy in visuals), good handling of text.
Cons
The user interface is not the most intuitive, so there is a learning curve, and it is not so easy to know what else you can do (there are so many possibilities and some are "buried" in the interface).
- Industry: Graphic Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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My honest review on adobe illustrator
One of the best editing platform which has unique tools and features i can say adobe will rule the editing industry
Pros
Adobe illustrator is really one of the best editing software i have ever seen and it has unique feature and easy interface experience i recommend you if you are looking for best editing software go for adobe illustrator.
Cons
in terms of least is sometimes the software slowdown, and it also lag the computer.
- Industry: Furniture
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Software our graphic designer loved
Pros
There is nothing i like most as everything that software gives to our team are extraordinary
Cons
You must be a very well trained graphic designer in order to use it.
- Industry: Hospitality
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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The premiere tool for illustration and design
I use it daily for help with creating content.
Pros
It's a near-perfect tool that gets used daily.
Cons
The subscription pricing is annoying but that's the way of the world now.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Highly customized workspace and tool
Pros
I am most impressed with high-quality output adaptable for print, web, and digital media in any format.
Cons
It's expensive over time compared to a one-time purchase application when you have to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Industry: Religious Institutions
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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A powerful tool to create quality graphics
Wonderful and pricey. I loved using it but had to switch to more economical options.
Pros
The versatility and power behind this program is second to none. You can literally create anything and apply Illustrators powerful tools to any digital project.
Cons
The cost is so high. Especially since you can no longer buy the program and use it until you need to upgrade. Now you have to pay a lot more in the long run.
- Industry: Design
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Adobe illustrator is the best graphics design software.
Pros
I love how a beginner can learn it easily because it has an easy user interface and the way it works seamlessly.
Cons
The price is a little bit on the upper side.
- Industry: Construction
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Adobe illustrator a legit software
Fantastic to use daily
Pros
Easy to use and friendly user and can use by all stage of age
Cons
Need more improvement about the editing part such as tools for user to apply the editing like picture that blurry