(Mac) Live editing in preview, , and custom graph creation. 1996 6.0 Added Gradients , Eye Dropper, and Paint Bucket tools. 1997 7.0
Adobe Illustrator has evolved from a specialized font development tool into the global industry standard for vector graphics. Since its debut in 1987, it has undergone nearly 30 major generational updates. The Early Years (1987–1996) adobe illustrator versions by year