Focused on Flash integration and introduced the Eraser tool .
Adobe Illustrator is the undisputed king of vector graphics. However, its journey from a monochrome, pen-tool-only app to an AI-powered ecosystem has been turbulent. Below is a year-by-year breakdown of the major versions, highlighting where each shined or failed.
Added support for Multiple Artboards and the Blob Brush.
Adobe Illustrator has evolved from a niche font development tool in 1987 to the industry-standard vector graphics editor. Over three decades, the software has transitioned through three major eras: the (v1.0–v10), the Creative Suite (CS) era, and the modern Creative Cloud (CC) era. The Early Years: The Foundations (1987–2001)