Adobe Illustrator Versions By Year Jun 2026

Version 2.0 (Pinnacle) – The first version released for Windows, though it struggled against established competitors like CorelDRAW.

Version 1.0/1.1 (Picasso/Inca) – Launched for Macintosh; introduced the Pen tool for drawing smooth curves. adobe illustrator versions by year

– Added the ability to work on compound paths and improved text handling. The Maturation Phase 1992: Illustrator 4.0 Version 2

Illustrator CS4 (v14) – Introduced the ability to create multiple artboards within a single document. adobe illustrator versions by year

Version 5.0 (Saturn) – Brought live editing in "Preview" mode to the Mac, eliminating the need to toggle between two windows.