Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator is an image editing program developed, published and distributed by Adobe Systems. The program is commonly used by graphic designers and exclusively uses vector graphics. Graphic artists can use Illustrator's design tools to create pixel based images. Illustrator projects can be easily transfered to Photoshop in order to make use of the Raster graphics used with the program and retain the ability to edit the image or design. Adobe Illustrator can be used with Microsoft Windows and Mac OS operating software. http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/whatisillustrator/

Operating on a vector graphics system, the images are created and can be expanded without the typical distortion that can occur during editing. A few of the key features for Adobe Illustrator are:

• Includes a pixel grid to create images for creating pictures similar to raster style graphics
• Integration with other Adobe products to share images for more than one application
• Variety of strokes for creating images or enhancing already existent photos
• Ability to conrtol the gradients of individual areas of the image

• Illustrator CS5 is the latest version of Adobe Illustrator software. This version includes features such as improved text and graphics design for mobile viewing. This is also the first version to support the Adobe CS Review, a service of Adobe live. It also includes enhanced tools such as perspective drawing, bristle brush and beautiful strokes. http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/upgrade/?view=compare
• Illustrator CS4 was the first version to include gradients for color, in-panel editing tool and multi page output.http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/upgrade/?view=compare
• CS3 added the eraser tool, document files for web and mobile media and the Adobe Device Central.http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/upgrade/?view=compare
• Adobe Illustrator CS2 brought the first of many enhancements including many mobile tools, graphics and design options and some of the most basic tools that are found in the software. http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/upgrade/?view=compare