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Graphic design solution that helps businesses design logos, icons, billboards, book illustrations, and more.

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Pros:

If you are interested in design at all and curious to dive deeper into the world — this is the perfect tool for you.

Cons:

Occasional updates in the software can be a little frustrating as adjusting to new features can cause disruption in my work.

Adobe Illustrator ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.0
Customer Service
4.3
Features
4.7
Value for Money
4.3

Likelihood to recommend

8.8/ 10

Adobe Illustrator has an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8,672 user reviews on Capterra.

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Paul
Paul
Director, Creative Services in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Professional Training & Coaching, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Adobe Illustrator - Best in Class

5.0 last month New

Comments: It's been a super solid software program for me as a freelancer and corporate designer. I always look forward to see how AI can help me achieve designs faster and more cost effective.

Pros:

I've been using Illustrator for over 20 years and still love working with this program. Adobe is always improving features and functionality to help designers produce more work and be more efficient.

Cons:

I don't have anything constructive to say about Illustrator.

Fernando
CEO and Producer in US
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Alternatives Considered:

Illustrator, A Powerful Design Tool with No Equal.

4.0 3 weeks ago New

Comments: I have been using Adobe Illustrator for more than 25 years.

Pros:

Illustrator is the industry standard and most powerful graphic design vector image creation and editing tool that should be in every graphic designers toolbox.

Cons:

Powerful as it is, Illustrator has a steep learning curve.

Verified Reviewer
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Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
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Adobe Illustrator a good one

3.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Overall the software is Best for designers who want to create new things

Pros:

Illustrator provides a good platform to create new templates from scractch and also the masking and clipping features are just awesome

Cons:

It does not have much ai features and also its some what difficult to use

Paulo
Designer in Portugal
Design, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Abobe illustrator

4.0 last month New

Comments: Adobe illustrator it's one of the best editor software out there

Pros:

Adobe illustrator has good functions tools for vectorizing stuff

Cons:

Adobe illustrator doesn't have pre-printing functions and doesn't have impose for printing

Rumbani
Creative Director in Zambia
Media Production, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Vector king

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Illustrator has been tool of choice for most of my design work in the last 3 years. Once I figured my way around it, it's been an excellent tool for me.

Pros:

The repeat feature is fast becoming my favorite thing. I also love the Asset Export feature. That is a game changer for how I export Logos and their variations.

Cons:

I hate how bulky some of the designs I've worked on get and when the software means to crash, it crashes with flying colors.

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Higher Education, 5,001–10,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Adobe Illustrator: In-Time Design and a Depth of Customization

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: Overall, Adobe Illustrator is an excellent tool in helping me create just-in-time graphics, documentation, and word art for various business use cases. It is a perfect supplement to other Adobe tools, like PhotoShop or InDesign.

Pros:

While Adobe Illustrator has a steep learning curve, the platform's ability to create custom graphics and word art remains a leader in the field. While it used to be difficult to get started, the incorporation of Firefly and generative AI makes it even easier to create.

Cons:

The learning curve. There is a vast amount of options and settings to learn before you can fully create some of the graphics you have in mind.

Verified Reviewer
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Wholesale, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Pixel Perfect

5.0 last month New

Comments: Illustrator is a core product in my workflow and I cannot live without it.

Pros:

Illustrator is an industry-standard vector editing program. Whether you're a full-time illustrator or a designer who needs to vectorize a logo concept, Illustrator has the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.

Cons:

The learning curve for Illustrator can be steep. This can make the barrier of entry difficult, but once you find your footing the product is so powerful it more than makes up for the time spent getting started. Illustrator can also sometimes bog down with intensive illustrations if your hardware is not up to the task.

Shir
The A brand official in Germany
Pharmaceuticals, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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It provides all the necessary conditions to ensure the creation of creative designs

5.0 2 months ago New

Comments: Adobe Illustrator, with its creative space and available tools, gave us double the capabilities to prepare any designs efficiently.

Pros:

Adobe Illustrator made completing any design very enjoyable. I loved its many distinctive tools that make changing backgrounds, fixing all components in their proper place within the design very fast. I loved the ease of reviewing the design at any time, to verify the completion of the design with all its components according to the initial sketches. The wonderful thing is that this verification always creates new ideas that support the quality of the final design.

Cons:

Adobe Illustrator is flawless. I find it the best, the most capable of completing what is required and more creatively in the fastest time.

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Nonprofit Organization Management, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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My go to for quality graphics and print

5.0 3 weeks ago New

Pros:

I have grown to use and appreciate illustrator more than photoshop. Creating graphics in vector forms preserves the quality and the ability to share files in pdf is the best.

Cons:

Some of the common windows and functions are found in different places between the adobe products. Having them all in the same place would be much more efficient.

Ansh
Ansh
CEO in India
Verified LinkedIn User
Graphic Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
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Best designing tool

5.0 2 weeks ago New

Comments: I have been using Illustrator for the past two years for all of my graphic designing work, I have done many gigs for my clients using Illustrator and delivered the best results.

Pros:

Banner, flyers, business card and website page designing are made easy with the help of illustrator.

Cons:

I don't find much but I would suggest they add a feature for integration with Figma.

Tavaris
Head of Software Development in US
Computer Games, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Alternatives Considered:

What to look for in graphic design software

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: Since I'm programmer and a graphic designer my work flow improve a lot using the software

Pros:

I love that the learning curve is not to hard to pick up. The community is friendly and always helpful

Cons:

Maybe another tier plan for those that are on a tight budget.

Tayeb
CEO in Canada
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Great Vector Editor

5.0 11 months ago

Comments: I have been using Illustrator for years, it is packed with many design features and capabilities you will not find elsewhere and it allows you to export your work to integrate with certain workflows. I use it to turn flat logos to 3D via 3D softwares and it gives you a lot of controls to unleash your creativity.

Pros:

- Stunning Vector graphics - Integration with many design software (After Effect, Cinema 4D) - The new subscription based model made access to Illustrator more affordable

Cons:

- Not easy to use for beginners who do not know the tools but adobe Creative Suite offers a lot of learning videos - Some new tools must be added, wish there was some 3D mapping of images creating a mesh rather than doing it manually.

Sagar
Graphic designer in Nepal
Animation, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Review of Adobe Illustrator

5.0 10 months ago

Comments: I love Adobe Illustrator. I enjoyed this which help me to create variety of digital and printed images, charts, diagrams,logo and illustration.

Pros:

Adobe Illustrator stands out as my top pick amoung Adobe's suite of applications. I'm particularly drawn to its visually appealing interface and well-organized layout.while it may seem daunting initially,once you familiarize yourself with its features, navigating the program become intuitive and seamless.

Cons:

One aspect that i find frustrating is the occasional lagging of Adobe Illustrator.i've encountered situations where my file suddenly turns black, leaving me unable to save it a nightmare scenario.it would be beneficial if the program didn't demand such high system resources to operate smoothly.

Alarna
Free lancer in St Lucia
Computer Software, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

What an awesome product

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: Having used similar products to Adobe illustrator I would highly recommend this program. It's one of the best out there.

Pros:

This product is very diverse and allows me to bring out my creativity as an artist. It's an amazing product to create logos and vector images. I would definitely recommend for anyone into graphics.

Cons:

One downside to this product is that sometimes experience lagging which can be frustrating at points. But this is not a very common occurrence.

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Computer & Network Security, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Alternatives Considered:

Good feature for image editing

5.0 last year

Comments: It's an incredible software to work with and I will recommend it for other users.

Pros:

The software has a very good template and features.

Cons:

I like when I use Adobe Illustrator for graphics design

Marwaan
employer in Somalia
Computer & Network Security, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

The Powerful Partner for My Creative Journey Really I Liked

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: my overall experience with Adobe Illustrator has been incredibly positive. As a designer, I found the software to be an invaluable tool in my creative toolkit, allowing me to bring my ideas to life with precision, flexibility, and artistic flair. The vector-based nature of Illustrator's artwork enabled me to create scalable, high-quality designs that could be seamlessly integrated across a wide range of digital and print media.

Pros:

I really enjoyed the sheer flexibility and versatility of Adobe Illustrator. As a designer, I found that the tool's robust set of vector-based drawing and editing capabilities allowed me to bring my creative visions to life with incredible precision and control. From the intuitive pen tool for freehand illustrations, to the powerful shape-building tools, to the seamless integration with other Creative Cloud apps - Illustrator just felt like an extension of my own creative process.

Cons:

I believe one of the main drawbacks of Illustrator is its resource-intensive nature, especially when working with large, complex files. The software can place a significant strain on computer hardware, particularly when dealing with high-resolution artwork, complex effects, and multiple artboards. This can lead to sluggish performance, frequent crashes, and frustrating delays, which can negatively impact productivity and creative flow for professional designers working on demanding projects. Additionally, the software's reliance on proprietary file formats (e.g., .ai) can sometimes create compatibility issues when collaborating with team members or clients who may not have access to the full Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

Haimi
Haimi
Recruitment and Selection Coordinator in Portugal
Verified LinkedIn User
Philanthropy, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
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Definitely NOT my favourite software!

4.0 8 months ago

Comments: I needed to learn how to use AI because our graphic designers used it to produce many of our materials and we needed to work collaboratively with them. But BOY does it have a steep learning curve. Sure, it's powerful and produced very crisp, beautiful, and highly specific graphics and learning material that we wanted very customised. But I'm not convinced that we couldn't have done it for cheaper and easier with other software. I'm glad I have the experience, but I wouldn't choose to go back and work with it again.

Pros:

AI does what it sets out to do. It can make beautiful graphics and is endlessly customisable. It's compatible with everything so the printers will not complain. You can choose your resolution when exporting. It's probably a graphic designer's dream!

Cons:

For those of us who are NOT graphic designers, it is not worth learning for the few projects that you might need it for. Every tiny action that is super simple in other software requires extensive Googling and watching tutorials for AI (if you can find the right tutorial, that is). On top of being needlessly complex, it is also very onerous on a laptop. Mine overheated, crashed, froze, and responded very slowly whenever I had one of my larger AI files up. On top of that, there are free software alternatives, like DaVinci Resolve, that will probably take care of all your needs AND have ample tutorials available.

Ilich Rafael
Ilich Rafael
Visiting Lecturer in Philippines
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Draw and Illustrate

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Overall my experience in Adobe Illustrator is somewhat okay as I have prior knowledge on basic creation of art

Pros:

Adobe illustrator does provide robust tools for content creation especially like for vector graphics

Cons:

The usage of Adobe Illustrator is quite daunting as it is not very user-friendly UI

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Government Administration, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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An industry standard

5.0 8 months ago

Comments: I've really enjoyed using Illustrator. After getting used to its learning curve, it is a very powerful and feature-rich tool.

Pros:

Illustrator is an extremely versatile software which earns its place as one of the best in the industry.

Cons:

The lack of collaborative tools make Illustrator hard for teams to use.

Francois
Francois
VP of Strategic Marketing in France
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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Illustrator is for me the go-to for doing vector illustrations

5.0 7 months ago

Comments: Once you understand how to use it, Illustrator is a very effective tool and fast to use. I am very satisfied of its capabilities, although I have not had any formal training to use it.

Pros:

Very large extent of the features: precise control of the vectors, advanced color management, management of layers, different export and import possibilities, management of multiple pages (allows to create short documents more quickly than InDesign, especially if they are heavy in visuals), good handling of text.

Cons:

The user interface is not the most intuitive, so there is a learning curve, and it is not so easy to know what else you can do (there are so many possibilities and some are "buried" in the interface).

Kristan
Architect in UK
Architecture & Planning, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Go pro with vector graphics!

5.0 4 months ago

Comments: A very rewarding programme which makes the most of the cloud functionality

Pros:

The ability to transform vector art into stunning graphics

Cons:

The lack of cross compatibility and the speed of the programme

Adam
Marketing in UK
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Ideal for design

4.0 10 months ago

Comments: A great part of the adobe product, and works well with other siftware

Pros:

It has a wide range of tools thay allow for create design

Cons:

The hardware required to run illustrator is extremely expsive, anything less than an apple product is slow

Themis
Themis
Digital marketing specialist in Greece
Verified LinkedIn User
Furniture, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Software our graphic designer loved

5.0 9 months ago

Pros:

There is nothing i like most as everything that software gives to our team are extraordinary

Cons:

You must be a very well trained graphic designer in order to use it.

Wepnyu Daniel
CEO in Cameroon
Information Technology & Services, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

my true experience with adobe Illustrator

4.0 last year

Pros:

the pen tool is my best and i love it, as a whole Adobe Illustrator is very friend;y

Cons:

the fact that picture editing is not at his best there is not the bestthe Apps needs to be independent

Verified Reviewer
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Graphic Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 2+ years
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A worthy investment for the serious designer

5.0 last year

Comments: I have been using Adobe Illustrator for more than two decades, and considering that I make my living by designing using tools created by Adobe, I consider Illustrator to be well worth the investment. While I see some younger professionals complain about the cost, I would remind them that not only is Adobe the industry standard, but it represents decades of software development and innovation, without which we wouldn't have many of the other competitors out there. It is worth it to me to have a dependable set of tools by which I can create, without having to worry about gratuitous software bugs or inefficiencies.

Pros:

I love that Adobe is constantly innovating and improving Illustrator--creating shortcuts to make my work faster and easier, and keeping me updated with what they are doing. It is a good feeling to know there are teams of people working to continually refine the tools that make MY work easier on a daily basis, and I will gladly pay for a product that creates value in this way.

Cons:

The graphs tool in Illustrator needs LOTS of help! It seems like this is a tool that Adobe has just ignored for several years, because I have not seen any improvements in a really long time. It is a clunky tool that makes it difficult to create a graph in the first place, impossible to re-size it, and cumbersome to stylize it. Until I found the plug-in Datylon, I would create a bare-bones chart with the data, then turn it into an object and design it after. However, this method does not allow the data to be updated at a later point, which is not helpful when creating periodic reports where graphs are often re-used. Major headache. BUT I'm glad that there is a third-party plug-in that works well.