Adobe Illustrator

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4.8
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About Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics and animation software that helps businesses create mobile graphics, product packagings, book illustrations and other graphics on a centralized platform. It lets staff members create letterforms and fonts with custom weight, width and slant. Adobe Illustrator allows team members to collaborate on files, track versions, create mirror images, modify spacing and other editing processes. It lets graphic designers utilize artboards to create and export custom banners in JPG and PNG file format. It lets users add layers, move objects, crop images, combine shapes, edit clipping masks, create special effects, insert shadows and more from within the unified platform. Additionally, it lets employees create designs with free-form gradients, shapes, photos, illustrations and typography. Adobe Illustrator offers iOS and Android-based mobile applications, which allows staff members to create designs remotely. It is available on a monthly subscription and support is extended via documentation, live chat, phone, email and other online measures.
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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.

Starting Price:
US$22.99/month
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Free trial:
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Souleymane
Souleymane
  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

4.0
Reviewed on 18/08/2023

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4.0
Reviewed on 18/01/2024

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

Figma

Reasons 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

Figma

Reasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator

Yes, I am currently working more with Figma than with AI.
Melissa
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
2
Features
3
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
2

3.0
Reviewed on 19/04/2024

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

Kristan
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 14/10/2024

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

Alarna
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 27/06/2024

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.

Kamal
  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 17/02/2024

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Computer & Network Security
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 14/02/2024

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 Photoshop

Reasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator

Because is user friendly and easy to work with.
Avijit
  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 26/06/2024

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 Photoshop

Reasons for Switching to Adobe Illustrator

No alternative products has launched on my view.
SUMIT
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 6/03/2024

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

5.0
Reviewed on 17/01/2024

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.

Ben
  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5.0
Reviewed on 12/12/2023

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 Designer

Reasons 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.
Haimi
Haimi
  • Industry: Philanthropy
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
3
Ease of Use
1
Customer Support
0

4.0
Reviewed on 28/06/2024

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4.0
Reviewed on 26/06/2024

"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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 21/04/2024

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.

Neil
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 1/07/2024

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Government Administration
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5.0
Reviewed on 1/07/2024

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.

Linda
  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
1

5.0
Reviewed on 15/03/2024

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.

Francois
Francois
  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

5.0
Reviewed on 19/07/2024

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).

rehan
  • Industry: Graphic Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 26/06/2024

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.

Themis
Themis
  • Industry: Furniture
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5.0
Reviewed on 4/05/2024

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.

Bryan
  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 18/09/2024

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.

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
5

4.0
Reviewed on 26/06/2024

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.

Joel
  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 22/12/2023

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.

Gideon
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5.0
Reviewed on 5/02/2024

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.

Abu
Abu
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5.0
Reviewed on 10/06/2023

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

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