Adobe Illustrator Versions By Year

The Universal Binary. This version was rewritten to run natively on (alongside PowerPC). It introduced the Control Bar (context-sensitive options at the top of the screen) and Document Profiles . Performance skyrocketed. Adobe also cleaned up the interface significantly, removing dozens of legacy dialog boxes.

Adobe Illustrator has defined the vector graphics industry for nearly four decades. Since its debut in , it has evolved from a simple PostScript drawing tool into an AI-powered powerhouse. The Early Years: Foundations of Vector (1987–1996) adobe illustrator versions by year

Adobe moved to a subscription model, enabling more frequent "point" updates and the integration of AI-driven features. 2013: Illustrator CC (v17) The Universal Binary