Explore the new and enhanced features in the latest releases of Illustrator on desktop.
November 2026 (Illustrator 31.0)
Work faster, smarter, and better with AI Assistant (beta)
Use AI Assistant (beta) to handle repetitive or multi-step tasks. Organize layers, edit content, prepare artwork for print, and streamline routine workflows using natural language prompts.
Learn how to use AI Assistant (beta) >
Create precise blends with smoother transitions
Explore additional spine options in the Blend panel, along with on-canvas easing handles for effortless editing.
Learn how to create, and fine-tune blends using the Blend panel >
Try new brushes and graphic styles
Discover new professional-grade brushes and graphic styles to enhance your artwork. Experiment with expressive strokes, textures, and visual effects to bring variety to your designs.
Learn more about different brushes in Illustrator >
Discover the Quick skill guide
Get started with Illustrator more easily using the Quick Skill guide. Explore essential tools, features, and guided workflows to continue your mastery, tailored to your learning progress.
Learn how to use the Quick skill guide >
Control line breaks more efficiently in Korean typography
Experience improved text layout flexibility when working with Korean content. Use enhanced line-breaking behavior to manage how Korean text wraps within text objects.
Learn how to set line breaks for Korean text >
Release notes
Review a summary of updates and fixed issues for previous releases of Illustrator on desktop.
Relink missing links at once
Automatically find and replace missing links in your files. Select Relink to flag missing links, then choose Replace to add updated links.
Select objects easily
Click a shadow or effect boundary in your artwork without worrying about accidentally selecting the object behind it.
Learn how to skip shadows and effects when selecting objects >
Apply and compare design styles with Concept to Vector
Use Concept to Vector to generate and compare up to 8 preset variations side by side, create new vectors using the original image from an unexpanded Image Trace object, and unlock new creative possibilities with GPT Image 2.0.
Elevate your artwork with new pattern swatches
Customize your designs with updated, curated patterns. Explore Swatch Libraries and apply preset patterns, ranging from subtle grit textures to hypnotic optical effects.
Create richer designs with new gradient swatches
Enhance your designs with new gradient options. Open Swatch Libraries to choose from a range of gradient effects, from organic fades to holographic glows.
Search projects and files using semantic search
Quickly find Illustrator projects and files using natural-language descriptions, keywords, or file details with semantic search.
Fine-tune blends without leaving the canvas
Create, edit, and refine blends from the Blend panel, with new easing and color controls for more expressive results.
Relink all instances of a linked image at once
Relink one instance of a linked image and automatically update all occurrences throughout the document.
Speed up alignment and spacing tasks with keyboard shortcuts
Assign keyboard shortcuts, record alignment and spacing tasks as actions, and preview spacing changes before applying them.
Transform raster images into editable vector artwork
Transform sketches or photos into stylized vector illustrations using Concept to Vector.
Rephrase, proofread, resize, and translate text
Rephrase text, proofread copy, resize text to fit layouts, and translate content using Rewrite.
Check generative credits from the Application Bar
View available generative credits and credit usage for supported generative AI features without leaving your canvas.
Edit generated artwork using prompts
Add, remove, recolor, or replace elements in generated artwork using Prompt to Edit.
Align objects with a single action
Align objects horizontally and vertically with a single click.
Manage project files from the homescreen
Upload and download project files from the homescreen individually or in bulk.
Learn how to upload and download project files in Illustrator.
Expand images with generated content
Use Generative Expand for images to generate content that blends naturally with image edges, so that you can adapt images to any aspect ratio or layout without cropping or distortion.
Remove background from images
Use Remove Background to get images with a transparent background for use in layouts, packaging, and brand graphics.
Edit generated text directly in your artwork
Edit text in vector graphics generated using Text to Vector Graphic directly in your artwork, without converting it to outlines or regenerating assets.
Learn how to generate vector graphics that include text using supported generative AI models.
Use browser images as Style Reference when generating vectors
Add images from your browser or device as Style Reference when generating scenes, subjects, or icons using Text to Vector Graphic to create outputs that better match your intended style.
Format Japanese text using enhanced Mojikumi and Kinsoku presets
Choose from improved Mojikumi and Kinsoku presets to fine-tune Japanese text layout with greater precision. Create more refined and readable typography with optimized spacing controls.
View objects from multiple angles for new creative directions
Use Turntable to generate multiple rotated views of a raster or vector object and see what it looks like from different angles. You can smoothly slide between views, extract the ones that interest you for editing, and export them as GIF files.
Create more variations with Auto Select in Text to Vector Graphic
Use Auto Select to generate up to 4 variations from a single prompt, making it easier to compare results and choose the best fit for your creative needs.
Apply style reference with new partner models when using Text to Vector Graphic
Define the Style Reference for your outputs using a reference image across partner models like GPT Image and Gemini.
Export files directly to Adobe cloud storage from Export for Screens
Export your Illustrator files to Adobe cloud storage from Export for Screens to access, share, and reuse them anywhere, on desktop or web.
Get auto model recommendations when using Text to Vector Graphic
Use Auto Select to get the best partner model recommendation for your prompt when generating scenes, subjects, and icons.
Fill shapes with partner models when using Generative Shape Fill
Use GPT Image 4o and Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana) to add detailed vector graphics to shapes.
Generate with new partner models when using Text to Vector Graphic
Use Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) and Imagen 4 to generate high-quality, cleaner, and more stylized scenes, subjects, and icons.
Export artboards and assets as TIFF
Export artboards and assets in TIFF format using Export for Screens, in addition to existing formats for high-quality and print-focused workflows.
Export Illustrator files directly to Adobe cloud storage
Export Illustrator files quickly to Adobe cloud storage to access, share, or reuse them across devices in Illustrator on desktop and web.
Ideate and visualize using Firefly Boards
Export assets directly from the Illustrator workspace into Firefly Boards to create mood boards and mockups.
Scale objects using relative or absolute values
Use Relative or Absolute scaling in the Transform Each panel to control how transformations are applied across selected objects.
This release includes partner models in Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China), color-related updates, and bug fixes.
Generate with partner models in Text to Vector Graphic
Use GPT Image 4o, Ideogram 3, or Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana) to generate high-quality, cleaner, and more stylized scenes, subjects, and icons.
Find, apply, and organize fonts easily
Use the enhanced font browser with cleaner sections and new filters to quickly find your fonts and discover more from the vast Adobe Fonts library. Also, organize and manage your fonts better using Creative Cloud Libraries directly within the font browser.
Explore the options in the enhanced font browser and find the font you need.
Control perceptual color blending in gradients for natural transitions
Use perceptual interpolation to create smoother, more natural gradient transitions, tuned to how the human eye perceives color.
Preview, select, and apply colors faster with the enhanced Color Picker
Quickly sample and preview colors before applying them, making it easier to capture precise tones from fine strokes, gradients, or detailed artwork.
Apply creative, ready-to-use gradient presets
Jump-start your design process with a wide selection of gradient presets that let you add color transitions instantly.
Use perpendicular snapping for precise alignments
Snap paths exactly perpendicular to lines or curves, keeping right angles accurate and consistent.
Personalize your workspace with colored artboards
Assign background colors to artboards to improve visual tracking, separate design areas, and add clarity when working with multiple artboards.
Export just the artboards you need
Select specific artboards and export them directly from the canvas, saving time and effort.
Manage artboards without leaving the canvas
Right-click to duplicate, rename, lock, export, and organize artboards instantly—all in one place.
Experience enhanced app performance
Save large files faster so your work is protected immediately, recover files quickly and reliably after unexpected crashes, and experience smoother editing with move, scale, rotate, and duplicate operations without lag or interruptions.
View 2D objects from multiple angles for new creative directions
Use Turntable in Illustrator (Beta) to generate multiple rotated views of a vector object and see what it looks like from different angles. You can smoothly slide from one view to the next and extract the views that interest you for further editing.
Organize, share, and collaborate using Projects
Create shared spaces in Projects to organize and collaborate on your files across apps like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Express.
Learn how to organize, share, and collaborate using Projects.
Place and edit images from the Adobe Firefly website in-app
Access Generation history from the Illustrator homescreen or workspace to work with the raster images you generated on the Firefly website—without downloading and uploading.
Learn how to place and edit images from the Firefly website in Illustrator.
Create faster with Adobe Express templates
Find the template you need directly from the Illustrator homescreen and refine it in Express.
Explore Firefly models in Text to Vector Graphic for more creative control
Try out Firefly Vector 4 and Firefly Vector 3 models to generate scenes, subjects, and icons, and pick the one that best aligns with your design goals.
Learn how to select Firefly models in Text to Vector Graphic.
Access all generative AI features centrally
Use the Generative AI button in the toolbar or the Object > Generative menu to access all generative AI features in one place.
Design with precision in Illustrator
Bring your ideas to life with vector graphics tools built for creative freedom and accuracy.
