Introduced Multiple Artboards , allowing designers to manage complex projects in one file.
Added the Shape Builder tool and Perspective Drawing.
Transition to subscription; cloud-syncing and Behance integration. CC 2018 (v22) Puppet Warp, up to 1,000 artboards, and Variable Fonts. 2019 2020 (v24) Cloud Documents and 100x larger canvas. 2021 2022 (v26) Advanced 3D and materials; native support for Apple M1. 2023 2024 (v28) adobe illustrator versions by year
Rebuilt with the Adobe Mercury Performance System for 64-bit speed. The Creative Cloud (CC) & AI Era (2013–Present)
The first commercial release; introduced Bézier curves and the Pen tool. 88 Introduced Multiple Artboards , allowing designers to manage
Introduced 3D effects and OpenType support.
Illustrator became part of a larger ecosystem, improving integration with InDesign and Flash. CC 2018 (v22) Puppet Warp, up to 1,000
Today, the latest stable release (v30.2 as of February 2026) offers smarter workflows, such as and enhanced accessibility features. Designers can also manage their work history through the Version History Panel to revert to earlier saved states.