Adobe Illustrator Release History -

One of the most beloved versions. CS2 gave us live trace (one-click vectorization of raster art) and live paint (paint overlapping paths as if they were contiguous regions). It also added control palette (context-sensitive options), warp effects , and Photoshop layer comp support . Many designers still keep a CS2 license for nostalgia.

Introduced cloud documents for Teams , vertical text in Asian languages , enhanced 3D effects (ray tracing, materials), and live recoloring with color harmony rules. adobe illustrator release history

A workhorse release. Illustrator 10 introduced symbols (reusable objects that update globally), live pathfinder effects (non-destructive Boolean operations), envelope distort , and SVG export . It also added liquify tools (warp, twirl, pucker). This version matured Illustrator into the powerhouse we recognize today. One of the most beloved versions

A minor but crucial update adding the ability to place EPS files and work with multiple artboards in a single document (a feature that would return decades later). Many designers still keep a CS2 license for nostalgia