Adobe Illustrator Reviews: 4.6/5 — Highly Rated

Adobe Illustrator provides much integration for with its other tools like, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe XD and many other due to which I never face any issue in transferring any data and to make changes to already made image. Further it provides me amazing color scheme to throw beautiful light and color effects on my images. I really love using this tool because it has provided me advanced features for vector designing.

The cons associated with Adobe is its pricing policy as small set ups will find it hard to purchase and the software is a bit technical in its understating, not everyone can extract the best out of it. One must require proper training to utilize it to maximum.

One of the best things is that in case of no internet I still have access to my files this saves my time also. In addition I really admire its hand writing design. Further it offers me unique features to design banners and offers various chart designs to manage and elaborate the data graphically but as an image. I am its satisfied customer.

The constant improvement to the app year after year. Once you learn the system, it's very easy to navigate around.

The auto settings that cause so much pain and limitation, and the crashing of the software.

Logo design mostly, and icons. Some of the benefits would be mostly the ease of use with color and shapes.

The diversification of tools and ease of getting started.

Some shortcuts are different from other adobe products

I'm able to create my own vectorial illustrations for my websites so leaving them with my identity

Adobe Illustrator helps me with the editing of vector images. Although the program has a lot of functions and tools, it is very user-friendly in contrast to adobe photoshop. One of the best things is the new image tracer: Contours of images are traced in a clear manner and the color results are great.

You will have to invest a lot of time to use the full potential of the program. The good thing is that you can find a lot of literature that is helpful in this process. The cost of the program is quite high, especially for small companies.

Creating vector graphics in high quality, especially for logos that have to be printed in various sizes.

I like the ease of the product. You can easily find vectors online (especially through Adobe) and seamlessly add them to your library for use in your projects.

This product, much like many of Adobe's products, isn't super user friendly. You have to learn to use it and cannot get the full benefit of the product without taking the time to truly learn to use it. Luckily, Adobe does have a lot of available video tutorials.

I am able to quickly and easily make figures for presentations. In the field of research, it is crucial to have specific, easy to understand models and this product allows me to create these on a regular basis.

I like how much Adobe Illustrator facilitates the work of design and drawing and how complete it is, through the use of the multiple tools offered by its platform we have been able to create and correct illustrative details in powerful graphic content for printed flyers, videos, product catalogs, publications in social networks and our website, among others. I love that being an Adobe resource, it integrates excellently with other tools.

It is a perfect program for design and illustrations but not for photo editing, for this you need to have other tools in the Adobe package.

We have been able to create and correct powerful illustrations that have been of total support for our print and digital campaigns. The fact that it integrates with other editing tools has allowed us to obtain the best graphic content in short periods of time and the editable ones can be modified at any time. It is a benefit how much it facilitates the work of our designers and provides us with the best visual content, allows us to save time and generate opportunities.

I love using Adobe Illustrator. This software allows me to create vectorized illustrations very easily and quickly. It is a must for my work. I create icons, illustrations, logos, ...

I like everything about this software and I won't be able to say what I don't like. Unfortunately, there are so many features that I don't know them all and I don't use them all. But I don't see this as a negative point but rather a positive one. There is always something to discover in Adobe Illustrator.

Adobe Illustrator serves me for my work but also for my personal projects. It is an indispensable tool to work in printing, in the creation but also in the realization of Internet site.

Easy to handle Tools, literally they are awesome and very precise to their jobs. The most important one that I like and use most is the shape builder tool as it allows me to make perfect shapes of my will for my projects be it academic or freelancing. Thank you Adobe

Nothing! I guess but a bit disappointed with file compression feature, it doesn't allow much manipulation there.

I am committed to Illustrator through my academic and freelancing projects that require attachment of varities of vectors and illustrations, that I successfully do provide with the help of Adobe Illustrator

Pen tool is my favourite tool to create cool and complex graphics without any difficulty. Also, width tool is very helpful to change the width of stroke according to your need.

Gradient tool in my opinion is the least one which i had used. Because it is not an easy task to fill or use it in any graphics.

Well, for me i love to create comic characters, logos etc. And this one i found really awesome software to fulfill my needs without any problem.

By producing images as vector types you can create extremely high quality images that don't pixelate like some other softwares can. It’s possible to trace outlines of already created images which again is extremely useful if you already have an image that looses quality when scaled. The guidelines and snap options means that the software is fantastic for layouts as well and making sure artwork lines up and is presented professionally. Completely unique and customisable artwork can be created with the tools available and the direct selection tool works fantastically to be able to do this and distort shapes and text without losing quality. Access to Adobe stock through Illustrator is exceptionally useful as well to browse a selection of royalty free and paid for stock photos, vectors, videos and many more of you are having trouble starting a new project from scratch! Alternatively the wide range of tools and functions mean that a project can be as unique or bespoke as is required and starting from a blank art board makes it possible to completely customise a project. Vector graphics, defined by points, lines and Boolean curves, are advantageous in that you can enlarge them indefinitely without loss of resolution. This is key when designing huge graphics where scalability is a requisite for success. Another advantage of designing with vectors is that file sizes tend to be much smaller than their raster counterparts.

The interface is quite complex so it’s difficult to use for beginners. The tools and terminology doesn’t necessarily cross over from similar Adobe products so it does become a learning tool in itself. There are so many features within the programme that it can often be difficult to know the full capabilities of Illustrator so it requires patience and perseverance to understand it to an advanced level. Adobe products tend to be on the expensive side - although there are some more affordable monthly subscription options such as Creative Cloud. All things considered the Creative Cloud package tends to be good value for money as it gives access to Adobe’s ever expanding collection of professional software and applications for either a monthly or annual payment. This means that even if you are comfortable using some other Adobe products but are almost put off by Illustrator’s complexity, the Creative Cloud suite allows you to play around and discover fascinating new tools.

I’ve been particularly struggling with high quality logo design recently as a logo image tends to need scaling multiple times up and down for its purposes! I find that by designing the logo in illustrator it’s possible to do this without losing any quality. Illustrator enables me to create clean and crisp lines and unique artwork that can also be exported to a variety of different formats including, but not limited to, image file formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF) but also DWG and DXF files as well as SWF Flash files and many others! I’ve recently been tasked with creating imagery that needs to retain quality at 7m wide (real scale) and I cant imagine any other software being able to cope with such a task!

Simple to use and does not take long to master the software. It is not very GPU-intensive and offers a variety of features to create anything.

Although, it does not take long to master the software, it is not the easiest software to create vector graphics so aspiring designers have to spend some time to get a hold.

Possible to create and edit anything and quickly, even on budget PCs.

I use Adobe Illustrator 95% of the time to break apart and edit vector graphics from Getty Images for content creation. I find it very simple (over time as with any Adobe product) to pull apart and recolor an image when needed. I've also used it to "recreate" images of people to be more diverse for the trainings I create. It is also preferable when creating font titles for trainings and allows me to use one less step when creating backgrounds by allowing me to export them as SVG files. I've used it very little when designing logos for special trainings related to a certain event.

As with any Adobe Product, it takes time and patience to learn. I am not highly skilled in the area of creating impressive vector drawings and at the current moment, find that the hardest to learn. In the beginning my work, when using Illustrator, was slow. As time with the tool has increased, my comfort with Illustrator has increased, my time need to create content with the tool has lessened. In full disclosure, that is not my area of expertise nor a part of my job description.

Adobe Illustrator is allowing me to use more advanced graphics to aid in the creation of more robust trainings and one-pagers. Before I got my hands on Illustrator, I would say my trainings looked very lackluster. Now, they are much more pleasing to the eye and that motivates me to make my trainings even better so that the user experience matches the aesthetics. I am also able to use Articulate Storyline, which is a responsive program, with more ease because I can implement vector images due to Illustrator.

The simple set of tools that are as handy as the physical drawing and design

It's problematic sometimes to draw using a mouse. You need to have a stylus input or a drawing tab.

I have been creating logos and converting my sketches to vector.

At first, I was very intimidated by Illustrator. But it turns out, the program is relatively straightforward and it's much easier to use than I originally anticipated.

The program can be intimidating. Being used to Photoshop or InDesign commands can confuse you when using Illustrator because they are not all the same functions.

Specific photo-editing has become so much easier with Illustrator. It's simple to change colors, add a pattern, etc. and it doesn't take much time at all. In the past, I have struggled doing some of the same simple commands in Photoshop and it has become so apparent that Illustrator is a better tool at times. I am saving time while learning new methods.

There are basically many things to be liked in it, first is the pin tool it is simply amazing as we can stretch our drawing or turn it accordingly. Second is its not too messy like other softwares of adobe. It has simple shortcut keys and requires a very less time to master it compered to other softwares. It also restore the data if it crashes.

It doesn't have the feature for animating the things we have made in it, it consumes a lot of time in creating and then animating in two different softwares. It does not support some of the file extensions for saving our creation.

Since I am a student of college so to make attractive assignments, projects and presentations it is very useful as it dosen't need much time.

Vector editing and art conversion is excellent once you know how to use it

the tools can be a little burndensome to learn. But after some time they are managable although more scattered then indesign.

Taking rasterized art and turning it into vector art that can be scaled to any size

This software isa standard in design industry, i never met a person who is in design industry and is not familiar with Adobe Illustrator. This Software let you creat amazing graphics, effects, Typo and Unique shapes. It works around Desktop and mobile devices as well and gives you the the range of options to use you design in print form, Digital form as well as in animation and videos. Main advantage of using Adobe Illustrator than it's competitors is that is allows use to Integrate with other Adobe products line which gives you edge to create unique designs

Hardly anything to dislike about Adobe Illustrator as it is leader in its industry but like other Adobe products one draw back could be its complexity, it is a professional software with many tools and features which are hard to master and need proper training. Beginners can run from this software quickly because it takes time to adjust with users. It is also a paid Subscription and you can not use professional features free of cost.

Or marketing teem create beautiful Logos, Typos, New shapes, and amazing graphics every day to advertise our Business across the web, social media platforms, and in print form as well. This is one of the Core software our marketing team is using.

I like how the panel system is designed, how you can switch, close, accommodate. They greatly encourage the work and creative flow of each project being created, I love the flexibility that the illustrator provides, you can illustrate, sketch, create logos, vectorise, diagram, export in a thousand formats and much more. Learning is pretty easy and there are plenty of excellent resources inside the software to build anything you want. I taught my students how to use it, and they had good results making their designs.

I guess there are a few things I don't like about Illustrator, but many times I guess the fluidity while zooming or moving on the screen would be easier because it doesn't have as much fluidity while zooming in, it's dumb but it really offers some peace of mind by going around the screen with fluid movements when sliding your finger on the mouse or dragging on the screen with the hand tool. The guide boxes around a vector often get stuck or do not turn up. I think it starts to get sluggish after a while, as the file gets bigger. I 'd try to restart the software but it continues to do the same thing. That could be something they need to correct in their update next time.

I use it to teach my students how to effectively create their own designs with little effort. I often use it to create drawings, logos and branding schemes, editorial work, advertising, articles on social media, and even web designs. I used it to edit internet files or to create personal or autonomous projects and I took advantage of its powerful design capabilities.

Curve control, booleaning/pathfinding, export into other formats

Layer system is clunky and a little confusing

Creating vector based paths for 3D and Texture based applications

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It is a vector-based program and designed for those who are involved in graphic designing. Algorithms are used in it for drawing shapes. Illustrations can be reduced and enlarged without losing their quality and resolution. It can also be used for designing logos of businesses, animation and detailed illustrations. It helps in customizing your workspaces. It allows you to work on your projects in ways according to your needs and comfort.

It cannot be used on mobile devices. As it consists of vector-based graphics, it may not be intuitive for users that are not familiar to it. It may take time to learn its functions. Lots of space is required to run or install it. It must share keyboard shortcuts for working more easily. It has a variety of features and drawing tools but some of them need more improvements.

Using its in-panel editing option you can save a lot of your working time with adobe. It also allows using its various art-boards. It is productive as compare to other programs as it allows you to work on multiple images at a time. You don’t have to face issues regarding resolutions while working with adobe. You can share or mail your content creating through it more easily. It can be used on Apple products and windows.

I have used this tool many times before and it is very easy to use. if you have some expertise with tools then you will quickly absorb all tool functions. And it is helpful to create painting, banner, logo, etc. The plus point is that it gives good finishing in the image, whatever the format.

When I want to work quickly, for some time it automatically freezes or shows not responding in the corner and boom shut it down. But I think the problem is with my pc, not the software.

As a designing purpose, it is best for beginners and experts. I have used this tool to create a website banner and logo, so it is very useful for any business area because nowadays a banner or logo has become a business identity.

It is a vector application that I used since my college years

I don't dislike anything. Maybe the need of ram when you deal with massive canvas, but that's normal

I deal with projects with a way to much canvases, and this application it the best for it.

My favorite thing about adobe illustrator is the versatility of the tools. You have the freedom to do virtually anything, anything you can do indesign and photoshop can be done here. But its not the same vice versa.

What I dislike the most is Adobe is lacking a seamless way to transfer images/ objects between their own apps. Say I draw something in photoshop and wanna quickly upload to illustrator, its not possible. You always have to save then place.

I am able to create logos, design murals, lots of things. Illustrator is the most intuitive to use.

Ease of use, intuitive interface, easy to learn

crashes when using very heavy and complex files, not many tools for for photo editing

I can create custom vector graphic. can draw and sketch anything if you dont have an ipad and a pen.

Illustrator is the best vector software for accessibility, cost, training and ease of use. The best is how easy it is to use, if you have any familiarity with Adobe products you already have a leg up on the interface and with minimal training you can begin to leverage this tool for complicated tasks. I enjoy how I can bring on new users easily and in a short time they are producing viable vectors we can leverage.

I am not sure I have a strong dislike on this program. It really delivers everything we need out of a vector program.

We are using Illustrator to create/manage vector artwork that we then leverage for a multitude of medias. Print, video, web...animations and more. We are able to centrally work on design concepts bases and then share the file to different media departments to create a cohesive campaign.

Easy to learn and has plethora of tools to get the best creativity out of you

Sometimes, there’s a lag in uploading images

Illustrating for kids books

Easy of use, intuitive design, similarity to other adobe softwares, very fast, charts can be made and are much more customisable. You can use different techniques and arrive at results. Even though its vector based, the organic graphics are very convincing. Layers are easily editable and exportable. Existing pdfs can be exploded and easily edited. AutoCAD files that have been converted to pdfs can be worked on in the respective layers and thus the output is much better.

Some controls are very confusing. There are no options to raster graphics. It has a steep learning curve. Collaboration is very difficult and teams is pricey. The software is massive and takes loads of space on your computer

Logo creation, flyer or digital designs done very quick. Integration with the adobe suite to use these graphics in documents. Infographics for architecture turn out way better than other softwares. Re-drawing or tracing stuff is relatively easy. I export AutoCAD files to pdfs and then use the layers to add styles directly in illustrator. This saves a lot of time and gives a quicker and more professional look to construction documents. The typography is very flexible and you can try out combinations to find what you like. The text is vectors too so isn’t pixelated when exported.

It is good for fast integration of digital pieces. It works well with all virtual systems and is easily integrated with other adobe products. It provides features like good precision and high resolution as well. It also supports more than singe page output.

It is very hard to learn for a new learner if he is not familiar with the previous version. It enables fine detailing thus requires time to reach precision. Its files are sometimes difficult to share despite of their small size. It does not work on pixel art.

Having a powerful grid system included in it, it becomes very easy to implement a particular design in an image.

The different drawing tools, shortcuts, quick interface and easy to use software is state of the art with amazing templates for different devices. You can add anything you like to a project be it pictures, sketches, fancy word art, fonts, etc. It also has a students and teachers discounted rate that you can access with an institutional ID, so all the creative young artists can really check first hand what it's really peaking at.

Takes a while to learn but once you get the hang of it, it's all pretty good. Beginners can find some good enough tutorials online.

Haven't yet run into any issues.