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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Illustrator free download for Mac

Adobe Illustrator

Version 28.3

Professional vector graphics tool for Web and print.

2.6
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Adobe Illustrator overview

You can download Adobe Illustrator as a part of Creative Cloud for only $22.99/month.

Adobe Illustrator is the vector graphics classics in the design industry. It is a digital environment that allows you to deliver prominent results in typesetting and logo graphic areas of design.

Deploy your brightest ideas on canvas and make dare experiments in the latest version of Illustrator.

Express your art in digital illustration

Design heart-winning digital illustration, create beautiful logotypes, typefaces, and memorable icons with Illustrator for Mac. This graphics editor has gained the glory of the vector design classics and still evolves, bringing new amazing features to its users.

Join a global creative community with Illustrator

Thousands of talented designers worldwide use Adobe Illustrator to create a variety of designs ranging from icons and product packaging to website illustrations and even billboards.

Create an artwork of any size

Download Adobe Illustrator for Mac to access a set of handy drawing tools that will help you visualize your amazing ideas of logos, typography, and graphics. This software is vector-based, so you can design objects that will be easily scalable on different types of screens and even billboards.

Say more with gorgeous typography

Design the company’s name as a logo, create a flyer or a website with the convenient type tools in a full version of Adobe Illustrator. Shape a general typeface style or enhance individual characters to create a visual mood of the message that says even more than the words themselves.

Use the illustration to draw attention

Create freehand sketches or recolor uploaded images to transform them into real artworks. An appealing illustration can create a particular style for any website, presentation, mobile app, or blog.

What’s new in version 28.3

Updated on Mar 01 2024

  • Measure and plot linear, angular, and radial dimensions of objects easily.
  • Identify the fonts of static text used in raster images and outlined text using a marquee if text isn't detected automatically.
  • Specify up to 12 colors to refine pattern generation.
  • Pin the Contextual Task Bar and expedite creative workflows.
  • Learn about star as a live shape, and enhancements to marquee selection and text formatting.

Information

License

Demo

Size

5.7 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.adobe.com/

Downloads

183054

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 11 or later
  • 8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
  • 3 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash storage devices)
  • 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
  • To use the GPU performance features: Your Mac should have a minimum of 1024 MB VRAM (2 GB recommended), and your computer must support Metal
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Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Jun 23 2021
25.3
2.0
Jun 23 2021
2.0
Version: 25.3
The entire Adobe suite is programmed by NON-artists who apparently haven't touched their own product in decades. I've been using Photoshop since the late 90s and I can't remember the last time any new feature was added to the product that was practical. The best product they make is Audition. Illustrator is clunky, cumbersome, and out of sync with Photoshop paradigms. Time for someone with some guts to be CTO and fix this utter vomit splatter.
Jefrart
Jefrart
Feb 27 2021
25.2
0.0
Feb 27 2021
0.0
Version: 25.2
PLEASE, PLEASE, AT MACUPDATE! CAN ANYBODY EXPLAIN (4 YEARS LATER) WHAT DOES IT MEAN (or $9.99/month if you have also purchased an earlier software version)? CAN'T FIND ANYTHING LIKE THESE ON ADOBE SITE!!!
stoltenberg
stoltenberg
Jan 29 2021
25.1
1.0
Jan 29 2021
1.0
Version: 25.1
Worst illustration app since 1992 (the year of my first mac).
britinokinawa
britinokinawa
Oct 20 2020
25.0
0.0
Oct 20 2020
0.0
Version: 25.0
The price is misleading. It's not $20.99, it's $20.99 PER MONTH!
britinokinawa
britinokinawa
Aug 2 2020
24.2.3
0.0
Aug 2 2020
0.0
Version: 24.2.3
Again, MacUpdate is misleading. It looks like, from the listing that this app costs $20. But it's $20 a month!
Jefrart
Jefrart
May 2 2020
24.1.2
0.0
May 2 2020
0.0
Version: 24.1.2
Three years later, can anybody explain to me what does it means "(or $9.99/month if you have also purchased an earlier software version)" indicated in the introduction of this page, and where to find this option on the purchase page ??? Thanks a loooot !!!
tomoyaqxn
tomoyaqxn
Nov 16 2019
24.0.0
1.0
Nov 16 2019
1.0
Version: 24.0.0
The worst update ever, I'll rather use CS3 than this crap. And the worst part - its file is not compatible with older versions. My studio is on pause because of it. Loosing around 50k a day because of this update.
guebeats
guebeats
Jan 14 2019
23.0
5.0
Jan 14 2019
5.0
Version: 23.0
bestes zeichnungsberechtigt Programm das ich je testen durfte !
blblTb
blblTb
Oct 16 2018
23.0
1.0
Oct 16 2018
1.0
Version: 23.0
Absolutely worst update ever! Crashing for memory reasons (64 gb) on 12-Core Mac Pro 2010 every 3 minutes
Jefrart
Jefrart
Jun 20 2017
21.1.0
0.0
Jun 20 2017
0.0
Version: 21.1.0
Were is the "$9.99/month if you're a previous Illustrator customer" on adobe site ??? I am a registered Illustrator CS6 user, so I am a previous illustrator customer, no ?
incrzr
incrzr
Dec 9 2016
21.0.0
1.0
Dec 9 2016
1.0
Version: 21.0.0
Not good at all. Bloated beta crapware. I hate it. Buy Affinity Designer. And yes, we pay for CC.
JohnF1664
JohnF1664
Jul 31 2015
19.1.0
4.0
Jul 31 2015
4.0
Version: 19.1.0
Kind of clunky but still good
David-Stone
David-Stone
Jul 27 2015
19.1.0
4.0
Jul 27 2015
4.0
Version: 19.1.0
Leaving aside the whole issue of OS compatibility and cloud subscription (of which Im not a fan), the new version absolutely screams. It took Adobe years to add GPU acceleration to Illustrator after Photoshop got it back in CS6. If you are working on large multi layered art, this is a solid upgrade.
Tim27
Tim27
Jun 17 2015
19.0.0
0.0
Jun 17 2015
0.0
Version: 19.0.0
So, after 15 years of my requesting it (along with other people) Adobe finally increased the zoom percentage to a decent amount. Thanks Adobe, but I already found something better.
Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat
Aug 29 2014
18.0
2.5
Aug 29 2014
2.5
Version: 18.0
Whilst I still use Illustrator CS6, because I am very familiar with it, the subscription model and sense of 3 decades of frustrations with a bloated UI means I am moving on to Sketch and the new boy Affinity Designer which looks really REALLY hot: https://affinity.serif.com/beta-download/ Adobe's problems are that whilst it has the mature software. that works with difficulties, they have never sat down and rethought how they should work. Just bolted on ever more feature requests to the point you can never find anything. A lot of the Adobe features i want don't work. e.g. Batch processing won't do the very things I want it to do, such as colour mode and auto save to format of my choice. It can just be a massive waste of time. I want my timer back thank you. Don't even bother going to the Indesign User Groups any more because it feels like a time warp.
Edac2
Edac2
Aug 27 2014
18.0
3.5
Aug 27 2014
3.5
Version: 18.0
I’m not quite sure why this update took so long to show up on MacUpdate because CC 2014 was released a couple of months ago. Regardless, if you have a Creative Cloud subscription you start to look at Adobe updates in a new light. Updates just happen, whenever, and you never have to worry about ordering a new version of the Creative Suite since the updates are automatic and immediately available for downloading. Sometimes there aren’t a lot of obvious changes between a new version and the version that preceded it, such as between Illustrator CC 2014 and original CC. If anything, some noticeable “improvements” aren’t: a login screen that never goes away unless you can find a way to turn it off (rather than being in interface preferences, the on/off switch for this feature is hidden) and TypeKit integration which is both annoying and confusing. But if you’re a professional, Creative Cloud apps such as Illustrator are essential and the integration between Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign is unmatched. (Who even is Adobe’s competition? Microsoft? Corel? Quark? I don’t think so.) InDesign imports raw AI and PSD files; AI can open and edit PDF files saved by Photoshop and InDesign. Illustrator files can be copied and pasted into Photoshop and remain live and editable. The list of features is endless. And over time, they keep getting better.
cjred
cjred
Aug 26 2014
18.0
4.5
Aug 26 2014
4.5
Version: 18.0
Great "professional" illustration software. Most of my logo and other illustrations are made through this software. I know there are alternatives but they are not even as feature rich and customisation through add ons. Clearly this is for my work that's why i'm fine with Creative Cloud payment scheme. Anyway you get a lot from the service. Hobbyists or other value seekers should try the alternatives because this is not for you.
Nick-Collingridge
Nick-Collingridge
Aug 26 2014
18.0
0.0
Aug 26 2014
0.0
Version: 18.0
Surely this version was released on 18th June 2014 - why is it just now showing up with a release date of 25th August?
Beige
Beige
Aug 25 2014
18.0
0.5
Aug 25 2014
0.5
Version: 18.0
rental software only.
Revco
Revco
Jun 19 2014
2014
0.0
Jun 19 2014
0.0
Version: 2014
Min system requirement is now 10.7 for Illustrator CC 2014 https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/system-requirements.html
Diarbyrag
Diarbyrag
Dec 7 2022
27.1
1.0
Dec 7 2022
1.0
Version: 27.1
Kongsgar
Kongsgar
Sep 23 2022
26.5
3.0
Sep 23 2022
3.0
Version: 26.5
Drtyrell969
Drtyrell969
Jun 23 2021
25.3
2.0
Jun 23 2021
2.0
Version: 25.3
stoltenberg
stoltenberg
Jan 29 2021
1.0
Jan 29 2021
1.0
Version: null
tomoyaqxn
tomoyaqxn
Nov 16 2019
1.0
Nov 16 2019
1.0
Version: null
incrzr
incrzr
Nov 6 2019
1.0
Nov 6 2019
1.0
Version: null
guebeats
guebeats
Jan 14 2019
5.0
Jan 14 2019
5.0
Version: null
Ervins Strauhmanis
Ervins Strauhmanis
Oct 17 2018
5.0
Oct 17 2018
5.0
Version: null
blblTb
blblTb
Oct 16 2018
1.0
Oct 16 2018
1.0
Version: null
capry-m
capry-m
Dec 13 2017
4.5
Dec 13 2017
4.5
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Oct 21 2017
0.5
Oct 21 2017
0.5
Version: null
Edeerly
Edeerly
Jan 11 2017
5.0
Jan 11 2017
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-skink-4656
anonymous-skink-4656
Jun 23 2016
2.0
Jun 23 2016
2.0
Version: null
JohnF1664
JohnF1664
Jul 31 2015
4.0
Jul 31 2015
4.0
Version: null
David-Stone
David-Stone
Jul 27 2015
4.0
Jul 27 2015
4.0
Version: null
Rubaiyat
Rubaiyat
Aug 29 2014
2.5
Aug 29 2014
2.5
Version: null
Edac2
Edac2
Aug 27 2014
3.5
Aug 27 2014
3.5
Version: null
cjred
cjred
Aug 26 2014
4.5
Aug 26 2014
4.5
Version: null
Beige
Beige
Aug 25 2014
0.5
Aug 25 2014
0.5
Version: null
Cyzor
Cyzor
Jun 21 2014
2.5
Jun 21 2014
2.5
Version: null
Iturtle
Iturtle
Jun 19 2014
0.5
Jun 19 2014
0.5
Version: null
Quiiick
Quiiick
Apr 27 2014
0.5
Apr 27 2014
0.5
Version: null
chaznewc
chaznewc
Dec 11 2013
1.0
Dec 11 2013
1.0
Version: null
JamesHarrisPhoto
JamesHarrisPhoto
Dec 11 2013
5.0
Dec 11 2013
5.0
Version: null
Appledogx
Appledogx
Dec 11 2013
0.5
Dec 11 2013
0.5
Version: null
Noivad
Noivad
Jun 19 2013
1.0
Jun 19 2013
1.0
Version: null
Teak42
Teak42
Apr 5 2013
2.5
Apr 5 2013
2.5
Version: null
pedrotaquelim
pedrotaquelim
Jan 26 2013
4.0
Jan 26 2013
4.0
Version: null
Mr-W-
Mr-W-
Dec 13 2012
4.5
Dec 13 2012
4.5
Version: null
Thaiwest
Thaiwest
Oct 22 2012
4.0
Oct 22 2012
4.0
Version: null
EugeneNL
EugeneNL
Sep 29 2012
5.0
Sep 29 2012
5.0
Version: null
Veryvito
Veryvito
Jun 18 2012
1.5
Jun 18 2012
1.5
Version: null
Leftnotracks
Leftnotracks
May 8 2012
1.5
May 8 2012
1.5
Version: null
D9
D9
Jan 26 2011
1.0
Jan 26 2011
1.0
Version: null
ttlcntrlprint
ttlcntrlprint
Dec 10 2010
3.5
Dec 10 2010
3.5
Version: null
KemperSchlomski
KemperSchlomski
Dec 6 2010
2.5
Dec 6 2010
2.5
Version: null
Yoshinatsu
Yoshinatsu
Dec 4 2010
4.0
Dec 4 2010
4.0
Version: null
Tony-Aguila
Tony-Aguila
Dec 2 2010
4.0
Dec 2 2010
4.0
Version: null
Panthera
Panthera
Dec 2 2010
1.0
Dec 2 2010
1.0
Version: null
Markoh
Markoh
Dec 2 2010
0.5
Dec 2 2010
0.5
Version: null
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