, smart automation, and real-time on-canvas editing. Modern Capabilities
Added color support, Pantone libraries, and the Auto Trace tool. 2.0 adobe illustrator versions by year
Brought transparency, drop shadows, and native PDF support. , smart automation, and real-time on-canvas editing
(Firefly-powered AI) and the Dimension tool. 2025 2026 (v30) improving integration with InDesign and Flash.
Added Live Trace and Live Paint , revolutionizing raster-to-vector workflows.
Illustrator became part of a larger ecosystem, improving integration with InDesign and Flash.