Share files confidently with service providers knowing that Illustrator supports PDF/X standards. Industry-standard graphic file formats-Work with almost any type of graphic file-including PDF, EPS, FXG, Photoshop (PSD), TIFF, GIF, JPEG, SWF, SVG, DWG, DXF, and more.Īdobe PDF file creation tools-Create more secure, multipage, graphic-rich PDF files with Illustrator layers retained.

In-panel appearance editing-Edit object characteristics directly in the Appearance panel, eliminating the need to open fill, stroke, or effects panels. Experiment freely with different types of repeating patterns that can be edited at any time for maximum design flexibility. Pattern creation-Easily create seamlessly tiled vector patterns. Perspective drawing-Use perspective grids to draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1-, 2-, or 3-point linear perspective, creating the look of realistic depth and distance. Get clean lines, accurate fitting, and reliable color results using simple, intuitive controls. Image Trace-Confidently convert raster images to editable vectors with a powerful tracing engine. Use text anti-aliasing options for individual text frames. Even create gradients on strokes and meshes.Ĭrisp graphics and text for web and mobile-Create and align vector objects precisely on the file's pixel grid for clean, sharp raster graphics. Gradients and transparency-Interact with gradients directly on your object, defining the dimension of elliptical gradients, editing colors, and adjusting opacity. Save, export, and print independently or together. Multiple artboards-Organize and view up to 100 artboards of varying sizes overlapping or on a grid. Mercury Performance System-Work with precision, speed, and rock-solid stability on large, complex files due to native 64-bit support on Mac OS and Windows with RAM and overall performance optimization. Integration with other Adobe solutions-Move projects smoothly from design to print or digital output, thanks to tight integration with industry-leading Adobe software, such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, Acrobat, and more.

Sophisticated vector drawing tools-Create distinctive designs with precise shape-building tools, fluid and painterly brushes, and advanced path controls. Experiment freely with perspective, image tracing, gradients, brushes, and strokes-all driven by the Mercury Performance System so you can make fast work of your most complex designs. Capture your vision with shapes, color, effects, and typography. Adobe Illustrator CS6 software is the industry’s premier vector-drawing environment for creating graphics that scale across media.

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