While there are elements of both vector editing and raster editing within Photoshop, Illustrator comes out on top when it comes to vectors. The addition of 3D elements adds more bang for your buck, meaning that while users may have had to learn additional 3D software previously to add 3D elements to their design, the process is greatly simplified.īut can other Adobe programs do what Illustrator does? If users are choosing between Photoshop and Illustrator, it’s worth considering which is more important workwise - vector editing or working with rasterised graphics. Added to that is its inclusion in Adobe Creative Suite, meaning that Illustrator files are designed to be compatible with a whole swathe of Adobe programs. AI format has on graphic design has no sign of decreasing, for pros with a budget it’s a strong choice. Illustrator’s new team working tools make it a stronger contender than ever commercially, making it easy to collaborate on graphics within the office and working from home, and as the monopoly that the. If you’re working as part of a design team, the answer is most likely yes. But is Illustrator the right software for you? There’s lots to be excited about with the new Illustrator release, and the value for money keeps increasing, as almost every update brings new features. Illustrator’s iPad software is included within both subscriptions. Illustrator is only available as a monthly subscription, either individually (for $20.99 / £19.97 per month) or as part of the Adobe Cloud subscription ($52.99 / £49.94 per month, available to students for $19.99 / £16.24 per month).

Users can also use predefined palettes from the colour library or create their own with Illustrator’s colour wheel. Another recolouring feature is the Colour Theme Picker, which makes it possible to pick a colour palette from other artwork or images and apply them directly to designs. Intelligent Artwork Recolouring is another new feature of Adobe Illustrator, making use of the Adobe Sensei machine learning software, and using points on a colour wheel, it allows users to quickly and easily explore colour variations in their artwork. Colours are easy to change with Illustrator's Colour Wheel (Image credit: Beth Crane)

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