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Adobe Illustrator is incredibly powerful when it comes to creating scalable vector graphics. It’s my go-to tool for logo design, typography work, and detailed illustrations. The precision you get with the Pen Tool, Pathfinder, and alignment tools is unmatched. I also appreciate the seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps like Photoshop and InDesign, which makes my design workflow smooth and efficient.

The recent updates with AI-powered features like generative recolor and real-time collaboration have really stepped things up, especially for teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a learning curve especially for beginners. Some tools and options are hidden in menus or hard to discover without tutorials. Also, Illustrator can be resource-heavy; it slows down on larger files or older systems. Adobe’s subscription pricing can also feel steep if you’re a freelancer or small business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how versatile Adobe Illustrator is, it’s honestly the first software I learned as a designer and it made everything feel possible. The tools are super precise, so I can create anything from logos to detailed illustrations. Vector editing is really smooth and the huge range of features helps me bring my ideas to life, whether I’m working on simple social media graphics or more complex designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes Illustrator can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to design, it takes a bit of time to get the hang of all the tools. It can also run a bit slow with bigger files, and the price can be a downside if you’re on a budget. But overall, it’s been worth it for what it offers! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Adobe environment is highly intuitive; once you learn how to use it, you gain easy access to all the tools you need to make your work simpler and faster. The software is constantly evolving, becoming even easier to use over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only drawback I see with this software is its price. As a student, and even as a freelance designer, I feel that the software should offer more affordable plans that provide access to all the latest tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a Marketing Manager, Adobe Illustrator is an essential part of my daily toolkit. Whether I’m working on brand assets, custom icons, infographics, or print-ready collateral, Illustrator delivers the precision and control I need.

What I love most is the scalability of vector graphics; it ensures all our designs look sharp on everything from mobile screens to trade show banners. The artboard flexibility and layers functionality make it easy to organize complex projects, and I often collaborate with designers using shared libraries and cloud documents, which saves time and ensures brand consistency.

The integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud tools like Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Express makes the workflow seamless. We can quickly move assets between programs or use Illustrator designs across social media, web, and print channels without compromising quality.

The learning curve can be steep for new users, but once you get the hang of it, Illustrator becomes a creative powerhouse. Adobe’s tutorials and the vast community of users make it easier to troubleshoot and improve over time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steep learning curve for beginners

The subscription model may be costly for smaller teams Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adobe Illustrator gives me the creative precision I need when working on logos, packaging design, and vector graphics. The ability to zoom in and manipulate anchor points down to the pixel gives me full control. Its integration with other Adobe apps like Photoshop and InDesign also makes for an incredibly efficient workflow across marketing materials. The asset export feature saves me time when prepping graphics for web, print, and social. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has a steep learning curve for new users, and some features—especially those involving advanced effects or 3D tools—can feel unintuitive or buried in menus. Performance can lag when working on large files, and even though it's feature-rich, the subscription model can be costly over time if you're not using it frequently. Occasional bugs during updates can disrupt projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adobe Illustrator has been the industry standard since I began using it with Illustrator 88. It's hard to believe I've been using this software for that long on a little Mac Classic, but it's been a go-to tool in my arsenal for nearly 35 years. It's vector control is wonderful, but its integration with the Adobe Creative Suite of products is where it truly shines, whether doing simple line work, 3D work, video editing or animation, Illustrator has its hands in every aspect of the many facets of my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There's very little to dislike about Illustrator, aside from the need for some commonality to the various interfaces of Adobe products for those of us who use a wide variety of them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The large number of tools for working, ease of layer organization, artboards, compatibility and integration with other programs in the Adobe suite, allows for non-destructive work with vector elements, effects, and styles for graphic pieces, posters, among others. We use this tool daily to meet marketing needs regarding content creation. Its interface is intuitive and easy to implement when working in large teams of people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of its disadvantages may be the file size when creating very extensive documents, or when including too many images within a single document. Perhaps this can be solved by visualizing the elements in proxy as Adobe InDesign does. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most is the ability to work with vectors in a non-destructive way, along with the intuitive layer system and versatile path tools. The standout feature for me is definitely the Appearance panel. I really enjoy being able to apply several styles to a single object while still keeping complete control over every aspect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Certain advanced features, such as managing raster effects or dealing with very large files, tend to be slow. Additionally, I feel that the interface would benefit from being more customizable and having a more modern design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Everything, Illustrator is so well rounded and has a variety of function; the addition of 3D and shading just furthered that and its cross compatibility across Adobe Creative Cloud makes it unparalleled. I use it every day at work and it makes it so simple for me to integrate my designs into a litany of uses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Its hard to use when you don't know your way around, steep learning curve; but youtube has made it so easy to find every basic problem you want to solve and then you can connect the dots from there. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how Adobe Illustrator offers precise vector editing tools that let me create scalable designs without losing quality. Its range of brushes, shapes, and effects makes it easy to experiment creatively, and the integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps streamlines my workflow when working across Photoshop, InDesign, or After Effects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Illustrator can be resource-heavy, especially with complex projects, which sometimes slows down performance. The learning curve is steep for beginners, and even for experienced users, certain tools could be more intuitive. The subscription cost is also high if Illustrator is the only Adobe app you need. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.