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Jul 1, 2025
- Illustrator User Guide
- Get to know Illustrator
- Introduction to Illustrator
- Workspace
- Workspace basics
- Create documents
- Learn faster with the Illustrator Discover panel
- Accelerate workflows using the Contextual Task Bar
- Toolbar
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- Touch Workspace
- Microsoft Surface Dial support in Illustrator
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- Accessibility in Illustrator
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- Use the Touch Bar with Illustrator
- Files and templates
- Tools in Illustrator
- Tools at a glance
- Select tools
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- Modify tools
- Generative AI (not available in mainland China)
- Quick actions
- Illustrator on the iPad
- Introduction to Illustrator on the iPad
- Workspace
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- Basics
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- Draw pixel-perfect art
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- Symbolism tools and symbol sets
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- Design a flower in 5 easy steps
- Create and edit a perspective grid
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- Use objects as symbols for repeat use
- Draw pixel-aligned paths for web workflows
- Measurement
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- Color
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- Create realistic mockups
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- FAQs on fonts in Illustrator
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- Create a text poster using Image Trace
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- Unable to apply effects in Illustrator
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Learn what's new in the latest release of Illustrator.
Illustrator on desktop
Note
The latest version, 29.6.1, lets you turn the Print Bleed icon on the bleed boundary on or off.
June 2025 release (version 29.6)
Generate graphics to expand artwork and fill bleed areas
Use Generative Expand to expand the dimensions of your vector artwork and to add print bleed in your own style.
Experience performance enhancements
Explore the enhancements to effects and editing.
Draw and preview in real time with the Pencil tool
Preview styles, effects, and curve fitting live as you draw.
Explore the beta app
Illustrator on the web (Beta) is available for testing and feedback as part of your Illustrator subscription. Try it now to discover new features.
October 2024 release
Illustrator on the web (Beta) for creative enthusiasts
With a simple workspace that you can get quickly familiarized with, Illustrator on the web (Beta) comes with essential tools and features that will make your creative journey easier.
Craft custom shapes with precision using the Quick Pen tool (Beta)
Draw and modify straight lines and perfect arcs intuitively and create custom, geometric shapes effortlessly using the Quick Pen tool (Beta).
Illustrator on iPad
October 2022 release (version 3.0)
Improve productivity with enhanced touch shortcuts
Lock your primary and secondary touch shortcuts and work with alternate actions of a selected tool conveniently.
Quickly save and rename the document
Save and rename your artwork anytime without having to exit your document.
Increase precision with snap-in gradients
Easily place gradient angles at every 45 degrees to achieve precise, controlled colors and shades.
Control the default style with the keyboard shortcut
Reset the Appearance settings of your artwork to the default style with the new keyboard shortcut.
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