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Release activity — 11 releases across 9 days in the last year. Each cell is one day; darker means more releases that day. Older weeks are hidden at this screen width.
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SundayNo releases on May 24, 2026No releases on May 31, 2026No releases on Jun 7, 2026No releases on Jun 14, 2026No releases on Jun 21, 2026No releases on Jun 28, 2026No releases on Jul 5, 2026No releases on Jul 12, 2026No releases on Jul 19, 2026No releases on Jul 26, 2026No releases on Aug 2, 2026No releases on Aug 9, 2026No releases on Aug 16, 2026No releases on Aug 23, 2026No releases on Aug 30, 2026No releases on Sep 6, 2026
MondayNo releases on May 25, 20261 release on Jun 1, 2026No releases on Jun 8, 2026No releases on Jun 15, 2026No releases on Jun 22, 2026No releases on Jun 29, 2026No releases on Jul 6, 2026No releases on Jul 13, 2026No releases on Jul 20, 2026No releases on Jul 27, 2026No releases on Aug 3, 2026No releases on Aug 10, 2026No releases on Aug 17, 2026No releases on Aug 24, 2026No releases on Aug 31, 2026No releases on Sep 7, 2026
TuesdayNo releases on May 26, 2026No releases on Jun 2, 2026No releases on Jun 9, 2026No releases on Jun 16, 2026No releases on Jun 23, 2026No releases on Jun 30, 2026No releases on Jul 7, 2026No releases on Jul 14, 2026No releases on Jul 21, 2026No releases on Jul 28, 2026No releases on Aug 4, 2026No releases on Aug 11, 2026No releases on Aug 18, 2026No releases on Aug 25, 2026No releases on Sep 1, 2026No releases on Sep 8, 2026
WednesdayNo releases on May 27, 2026No releases on Jun 3, 2026No releases on Jun 10, 2026No releases on Jun 17, 2026No releases on Jun 24, 20261 release on Jul 1, 2026No releases on Jul 8, 2026No releases on Jul 15, 2026No releases on Jul 22, 2026No releases on Jul 29, 2026No releases on Aug 5, 2026No releases on Aug 12, 2026No releases on Aug 19, 2026No releases on Aug 26, 2026No releases on Sep 2, 2026No releases on Sep 9, 2026
ThursdayNo releases on May 28, 2026No releases on Jun 4, 2026No releases on Jun 11, 2026No releases on Jun 18, 2026No releases on Jun 25, 2026No releases on Jul 2, 2026No releases on Jul 9, 2026No releases on Jul 16, 2026No releases on Jul 23, 2026No releases on Jul 30, 2026No releases on Aug 6, 2026No releases on Aug 13, 2026No releases on Aug 20, 2026No releases on Aug 27, 2026No releases on Sep 3, 2026No releases on Sep 10, 2026
FridayNo releases on May 29, 2026No releases on Jun 5, 2026No releases on Jun 12, 2026No releases on Jun 19, 2026No releases on Jun 26, 2026No releases on Jul 3, 2026No releases on Jul 10, 2026No releases on Jul 17, 2026No releases on Jul 24, 2026No releases on Jul 31, 2026No releases on Aug 7, 2026No releases on Aug 14, 2026No releases on Aug 21, 2026No releases on Aug 28, 2026No releases on Sep 4, 2026
SaturdayNo releases on May 30, 2026No releases on Jun 6, 2026No releases on Jun 13, 2026No releases on Jun 20, 2026No releases on Jun 27, 2026No releases on Jul 4, 2026No releases on Jul 11, 2026No releases on Jul 18, 2026No releases on Jul 25, 20261 release on Aug 1, 2026No releases on Aug 8, 2026No releases on Aug 15, 2026No releases on Aug 22, 2026No releases on Aug 29, 2026No releases on Sep 5, 2026

11 releases in the last year, busiest day 2

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30.8Latest

August 2026 (Illustrator 30.8)

Added 6
  • Automatically relink missing files from the same folder when relinking a placed asset. When you relink one missing file, Illustrator finds and relinks other missing files located in the same folder.
  • Avoid accidentally selecting objects by clicking on their drop shadow or effect boundary. Illustrator no longer selects objects when you click only on their shadow or the area of an applied effect, reducing accidental selections.
  • Generate and review up to 8 preset variations side by side at once, using Concept to Vector to compare stylistic directions without waiting for each result individually (unavailable in mainland China, Russia, and Belarus).
  • Invoke Concept to Vector directly on an unexpanded Image Trace object to generate a vector result from the original base image rather than the traced output (unavailable in mainland China, Russia, and Belarus).
  • Use GPT Image 2.0 when using Concept to Vector (unavailable in mainland China, Russia, and Belarus).
  • Browse the refreshed and modernized content libraries for new ready-to-use swatches, including updated gradients and patterns.
Fixed 4
  • Recolor Artwork produces incorrect colors when using Color Book swatches .
  • Select Next Object commands in the context menu select objects incorrectly in Isolation mode .
  • Color settings become unsynchronized after placing an image in a document.
  • Groups with no appearance attributes incorrectly show a custom appearance.
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30.7

July 2026 (Illustrator 30.7)

Added 5
  • Create and edit blends from a dedicated Blend panel — use Make , Expand , Release , Reverse Spine , and Replace Spine , adjust blend settings, and preview changes live on the canvas.
  • Distribute blend steps using the Ease In and Ease Out presets with a strength slider to cluster objects toward the start, middle, or end of a blend.
  • Control color acceleration independently from object spacing to create more natural color transitions.
  • Generate artwork with Firefly directly from the New Document dialog using the new Generate with Firefly option. Access it from the homescreen or within the Illustrator workspace (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Explore Firefly directly from the homescreen — generate vectors, create or edit images, and brainstorm ideas with Firefly Boards. Use the dedicated tabs to access Generate vectors , Prompt to edit , and Ideate with Boards (unavailable in mainland China).
Changed 3
  • A GPU warning appears each time you open or create a file on some Windows systems.
  • On Windows with per-monitor UI scaling, the Effects menu’s drop-down renders at a different size from the other menus.
  • In the Color panel, holding Shift (or Ctrl ) to move the RGB sliders together has no effect when the color is white.
Fixed 18
  • Illustrator has a severe input delay when editing text or objects, even in small files.
  • Placed TIFF images appear with inverted colors.
  • In Illustrator 30.1, the Libraries panel becomes unresponsive after Illustrator has been open for a while, and interacting with it can cause clicks to be misregistered or distort the panel's contents until you restart the application.
  • Illustrator takes longer than expected to launch, especially on systems with many installed fonts or third-party plug-ins.
  • Turning on Proof Colors with a Color Blindness proof setup and then zooming can disable GPU preview, which stays off until you restart Illustrator.
  • The Libraries panel can stop responding and stretch or distort so that items are no longer selectable, and stays that way until you restart Illustrator.
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30.6

June 2026 (Illustrator 30.6)

Added 4
  • Relink all instances of a linked image in a single step.
  • Assign custom keyboard shortcuts to Align and Distribute commands from Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts .
  • Record Align and Distribute commands as actions and reuse them across recurring workflows.
  • Preview spacing changes when distributing objects, then apply them.
Fixed 12
  • Area Type Options incorrectly labels vertical alignment as Center instead of Top.
  • Exporting a file does not display an overwrite warning when a file with the same name already exists .
  • The Spanish translation of "Flatten Transparency" in the View menu is misspelled.
  • The color sampling ring lags when sampling colors for a gradient.
  • Color Blindness Proof Preview disables GPU rendering and causes performance issues.
  • Spaces in numeric input fields are not ignored when entering values.
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29.8.7

May 2026 (Illustrator 29.8.7) - LTS version

Fixed 4
  • Importing specially crafted TIFF files causes memory corruption during parsing.
  • Importing specially crafted SVG files causes memory corruption during parsing.
  • Importing specially crafted DOC files causes memory corruption during parsing.
  • Importing specially crafted TIFF files causes null pointer dereference during parsing.
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30.5

May 2026 (Illustrator 30.5)

Added 8
  • Use Concept to Vector to convert sketches and raster images into stylized, editable vector artwork (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Rewrite to generate, translate, proofread, and resize text in Illustrator (unavailable in mainland China).
  • View available generative credits and credit usage for supported generative AI features from the Application Bar (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Prompt to Edit to modify generated artwork using prompts in Text to Vector Graphic and Turntable outputs (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Align objects horizontally and vertically on your canvas instantly with a single action.
  • Upload and download single or multiple project files directly from the Illustrator homescreen.
  • Prevent accidental changes to numeric values while scrolling over fields in Illustrator panels.
  • Access Adobe profile settings and manage your account directly from the Application Bar.
Fixed 5
  • Undo does not work correctly while using bullet points .
  • Scaling percentages for linked images are inconsistent across Illustrator versions .
  • Dash and gap values appear incorrectly as zeroes .
  • Clear Overrides is unavailable when multiple paragraph styles are selected .
  • RGB content is preserved unexpectedly when linking or embedding images in CMYK documents.
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30.4

April 2026 (Illustrator 30.4)

Added 5
  • Use Generative Expand for images to generate content that expands images beyond their original bounds (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Remove Background to get images with a transparent background (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Text to Vector Graphic to edit generated text as live text, refining text-heavy designs with more control and faster iteration (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use images from your browser as Style Reference in Text to Vector Graphic to create outputs that are more consistent, controlled, and aligned with your intended style (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use new Mojikumi and Kinsoku presets to automatically optimize spacing and line breaks for different layout needs.
Fixed 15
  • Flashing highlights appear multiple times when objects are selected with Highlight Objects enabled in Smart Guides .
  • Area Type vertical centering does not work as expected with text aligning to the top of the frame .
  • Cloud documents fail to save in nested folders with multibyte folder names.
  • Illustrator crashes when switching the keyboard layout using Win32 API messages .
  • Objects cannot be dragged and dropped between tabs in Illustrator .
  • Auto spell-checker incorrectly capitalizes words after forced line breaks.
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30.3

March 2026 (Illustrator 30.3)

Added 8
  • Use Turntable to generate multiple rotated views of a raster or vector object and see what it looks like from different angles. Smoothly slide between views, extract them for editing, and export them as GIF files (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Generate up to 4 variations from a single prompt with Auto Select (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Style Reference in Text to Vector Graphic to define output style with a reference image across new partner models (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Edit text on generated vectors instantly when using Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Export your Illustrator files directly to Adobe Cloud storage using Export for Screens for easy access and sharing.
  • Use GPT Image 1.5 when using Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Live curve fitting in the Pencil tool is active by default.
  • Experience improved font handling in Illustrator (macOS) for better consistency and reduced reliance on unsupported system resources.
Fixed 33
  • In Illustrator 29.5, an unnecessary circle appears in the top-left corner of the artboard when selecting a calligraphic brush tip shape in the panel .
  • In Illustrator 29.7.1, Morisawa variable fonts such as DriveFlux fail to load and cannot be used .
  • In Illustrator 30.1, using the Eyedropper tool on a text object in Isolation mode duplicates the object as an outline.
  • Clipping masks display incorrectly in GPU preview when using transparency .
  • Opening files from Adobe Cloud displays artwork in monochrome instead of the original color .
  • Duplicating artboards changes their order unexpectedly .
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30.2

February 2026 (Illustrator 30.2)

Added 7
  • Get smart model recommendations using Auto Select based on your prompt’s content and context when using Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use GPT Image 4o and Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana) when using Generative Shape Fill (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Use Gemini 3 (Nano Banana Pro) and Imagen 4 when using Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Export artboards and assets in TIFF format using Export for Screens .
  • Export Illustrator files directly to Adobe Cloud storage for easy access and reuse across desktop and web.
  • Export assets directly from the Illustrator workspace into Firefly Boards to explore mood boards and create mockups (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Apply proportional or exact scaling using Relative and Absolute options.
Fixed 12
  • In Illustrator 30.0 and 30.1, gradient previews don’t update while moving objects .
  • In Illustrator 29.8.1, symbols get replaced or disappear unexpectedly .
  • In Illustrator 29.7.1, pressing Esc fails to exit text editing or isolation modes .
  • Rasterizing inside a clipping mask causes objects to disappear .
  • Perceptual gradient objects get fully rasterized on PDF export .
  • Pasting an object with a perceptual gradient expands it into an image .
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30.1

December 2025 (Illustrator 30.1)

Added 2
  • Generate scenes, subjects, and icons with partner models, such as GPT Image 4o, Ideogram 3, and Gemini 2.5 (Nano Banana), in Text to Vector Graphic (unavailable in mainland China).
  • Convert a solid fill to a gradient to instantly access contextual and color-aware gradient presets in the dropdown, and explore creative options beyond the default black-and-white blend.
Fixed 3
  • Stroke widths change while scaling, even if the Scale Strokes & Effects option is turned off .
  • Format options are missing or unavailable when exporting selections using Export for Screens .
  • Artwork using perceptual gradients is getting converted to 72 dpi when exported to PDF .
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29.8.4

December 2025 (Illustrator 29.8.4) - LTS version

Fixed 7
  • The last character of the file name in the Links panel disappears or changes when a file is reopened .
  • Function key conversion for Hiragana, Katakana, half-width Roman characters, and full-width Roman characters does not work as expected .
  • In Illustrator 29.8.1, content may shift on artboards when reopening saved Illustrator files .
  • Acrobat layers may duplicate unexpectedly when files are opened in Illustrator.
  • Color appearance may change for linked images that include embedded profiles .
  • In Illustrator 29.8.1, font embedding does not work when the Embed option is selected.
  • In Illustrator 29.3, Japanese text displays incorrect characters in the original layout of the Reflow Viewer preview when using the Source Han Serif font.
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30.0

October 2025 (Illustrator 30.0)

Added 22
  • Use the enhanced font browser to find, apply, and organize fonts.
  • Preview and pick colors faster with the enhanced color picker.
  • Apply dithering to gradients to reduce banding and create smooth transitions.
  • Use perceptual interpolation in gradients for more natural color blends.
  • Start with ready-to-use gradient presets to speed up projects or spark inspiration.
  • Snap lines tangentially to arcs or circles.
Changed 1
  • With version 30.0, Illustrator has dropped support for macOS Monterey (version 12), Windows 11 v22H2, and v21H2 devices.
Fixed 11
  • While dragging an artboard's anchor point to align with an object, the alignment snaps to the cursor rather than the actual anchor .
  • All text objects in a document disappear unexpectedly upon opening the file .
  • Image map URL links disappear in exported PDFs .
  • Exporting files with large amounts of outlined text using the High Quality Print preset produces corrupted PDFs on macOS .
  • Illustrator freezes or slows down during file save .
  • Pattern fills don't scale with objects when transforming objects .
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29.8.2

August 2025 (Illustrator 29.8.2)

Fixed 2
  • In Illustrator 29.5.1, fonts get randomly substituted in existing files despite correct fonts being installed .
  • In Illustrator 29.8.1, fonts may not render or may display incorrectly when using Japanese typefaces such as Kozuka, Shin Go, or Ryumin.
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29.8

August 2025 (Illustrator 29.8)

Added 9
  • Copy color values directly from the Color panel, Color Picker , New Swatches , or Swatch Options dialog box.
  • Snap precisely to the endpoint, midpoint, and center of any object with Smart Guides .
  • Use Snap to Grid to position objects freely inside grid cells while still snapping to lines or intersections when needed.
  • Use Snap to Pixel to keep your artwork aligned to the pixel grid by eliminating half-pixel shifts and misleading alignment cues.
  • Toggle between Snap to Grid , Snap to Pixel , Snap to Point , and Smart Guides from the Snapping Quick Access panel in the Control bar. Use the panel to change snapping preferences, like Alignment Guides and Snap to Glyph .
  • Use Smart Guides to detect rotation angles for consistent alignment.
Fixed 15
  • Duplicating an artboard may unlock and display previously locked or hidden artwork .
  • Fonts applied to portions of text may shift when navigating through slides, causing applied fonts to change unexpectedly .
  • Copying objects can sometimes cause Illustrator to crash .
  • Symbols may not move along with the artwork when an artboard is repositioned .
  • In Illustrator 29.7.1, units may reset from pixels to points when opening documents .
  • Changing documents can cause swatches to vanish from the Swatches panel .
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29.7

July 2025 (Illustrator 29.7)

Added 10
  • Add or duplicate artboards using buttons on any edge of an artboard.
  • Rename multiple artboards together.
  • Illustrator outlines the active artboard with a black border for easy identification.
  • When you apply a gradient, Illustrator uses the object’s fill color as the starting point.
  • Illustrator saves the recently used colors to the Color and Swatches panel.
  • Use the Search Preferences bar in Preferences to locate any setting.
Fixed 2
  • In Illustrator 29.5 and 29.5.1, installed fonts are incorrectly replaced in older files.
  • Illustrator locks DWG/DXF files on import, preventing edits until the app is closed.
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29.6

June 2025 (Illustrator 29.6)

Added 7
  • Use Generative Expand to expand the dimensions of your vector artwork and to add print bleed in your own style (not available in mainland China).
  • When using the Pencil tool, preview styles, effects, and curve fitting live as you draw.
  • Repeat your last artboard action—move, duplicate, or scale— using Ctrl + D or Cmd + D .
  • Paste objects directly onto selected artboards using Paste in Front , Paste in Back , or Paste in Place .
  • Rearrange your selected artboards, anywhere on the canvas.
  • Calligraphic Brushes and Art Brushes ( Window > Brushes ) render effects faster.
  • Operations such as move, scale, rotate, and duplication are smoother and faster.
Fixed 9
  • In Illustrator 29.4, images inside opacity masks shift to the artboard center when reopening files created in earlier Illustrator versions .
  • In Illustrator 29.4 and 29.5, live path preview is missing for the Pencil tool .
  • Exiting isolation mode causes objects to disappear .
  • The Direct Selection tool can't move off-grid anchor points when Snap to Grid and Smart Guides are enabled .
  • Visual elements outside the artboard are not captured while exporting assets .
  • Illustrator displays a script error on startup due to an unmatched brace .
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