Erick T.
ET
Erick T.
IT Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatility and Ease for Professional Designs"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I like the versatility and ease of use of Adobe Illustrator with different types of files. Additionally, I can open and work on almost any file without issues with rare formats, which makes it easy to go from a quick idea to something ready to print. I also appreciate that there are multiple online courses that help me constantly improve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

When I performed the update to MacOS 26.4.1, I started having a series of very basic problems. To begin with, I couldn't open the tool; it would just keep thinking and then simply close. I had to reinstall it. Additionally, I started experiencing a lot of slowness when opening files. I don't know if it was the system or Illustrator. I had to downgrade the version for it to work a little better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Marius S.
MS
Marius S.
VIDEO (VSL) MANAGER
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile for Vector Design, Interface Shines"
4/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I use Adobe Illustrator for graphics, illustrations, and logo creation. I appreciate that it makes good vector illustrations and is easy to work with. I like the interface, especially because it's similar to other Adobe software I use like Premiere and Photoshop, which makes it easier for me to adapt. I also find it easy to find the right tools and the software is fast. I very much like the artboards feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

I'd like better AI tools. It would be great to have a chat field where you can write what you want and Illustrator makes those changes or creates visuals. The initial setup was 50/50; it took time to understand all tools, and I'm still learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Randy H.
Graphics & Web Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"High Quality and Flexible Vector Tool"
4/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is the go-to application for creative work - whether as a dedicated workspace or as support for other Adobe programs (photoshop etc), moving seamlessly between them without slowing down my flow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

I wish Adobe Illustrator would retain the font type I used in my last file, rather than defaulting to the standard font and size. Auto-mirror would be a pleasant change as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Design
UD
Verified User in Design
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"AI-Powered Vector Creation That’s a Real Game-Changer"
4/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

Support for multiple file formats, such as DXF and EPS, is the main reason I use Illustrator. The features I rely on most are creating patterns with AI and generating artwork. My workflow doesn’t start from zero anymore; it starts with a prompt, and then I refine the generated concepts based on my own ideas. AI plus vector image generation has been a real game-changer for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

The pricing feels a bit expensive, and Illustrator also tends to freeze or crash at times. That’s frustrating, especially since it can interrupt what I’m doing and may even cause me to lose my work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Melissa U.
MU
Melissa U.
Senior Production Art Manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Efficient Design Tool"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I utilize Adobe Illustrator to create designs and specifications for manufacturing. Within my department, it is the primary tool used. I particularly value the Symbols feature, as it efficiently facilitates modification across multiple artboards, reflecting the change consistently. This effectively addressed the primary challenge of managing multiple-artboard files. The software's rapid design modification capabilities and comprehensive toolset enable the creation of professional-looking technical specifications. The initial setup ease is a 10 out of 10. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

I don't like that Adobe Illustrator removed access to Pantone libraries. A few years ago we had access, now it is removed and we can't use Pantone colors in our designs unless we know the Hex Code or CMYK breakdown. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashish  K.
AK
Ashish K.
Content Creator
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"The Essential Industry Standard for Aspiring Graphic Designers"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I’m still learning about its features and functions as part of the Adobe creative skills batch, which is a short-term certification program at my college, Ambedkar DSEU. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

The steep learning curve can feel pretty intimidating at first. With so many tools and deeply nested menus, it’s easy for a beginner to get overwhelmed and not know where to start. On top of that, it’s fairly resource-heavy; I’ve noticed that when I’m working on complex files with lots of artboards, performance can lag on my laptop unless I close other background applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Design
UD
Verified User in Design
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Adobe Illustrator: The Gold Standard for Designers"
5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

Adobe Illustrator is the best application. I used Adobe Illustrator almost on a daily use—It is the crème de la crème of the design world. I’ve always felt that if you’re serious about your craft, Adobe Illustrator is the gold standard. Nothing else! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

In this case, I actually have nothing bad to say about Adobe Illustrator. As an avid user for over 30 years, Adobe Illustrator is easy to use and implement in my workflow. The ease of integration on my computer, Mac and PC was simply the easiest. Customer Support is by way of the Adobe Community Forum where staff members to community members who will help answer the issues on hand, this was one of the features that I loved about Adobe! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Surya k.
SK
Surya k.
Informatica and Teradata Developer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Crisp Vector Artwork, but a Steep Learning Curve and Slowdowns on Older PCs"
3/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

What I like best about Adobe Illustrator is that it lets you make very clean artwork that stays sharp no matter how big or small you make it.

I also like how easy it is to create logos, icons, and drawings with smooth lines and shapes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

What I dislike about Adobe Illustrator is that it can feel hard for beginners. Some tools are confusing at first, and there are so many buttons and options.

It can also run slowly on older computers, especially with large files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Tony R.
COO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Versatile for Vector Graphics, Slight Learning Curve"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I really like Adobe Illustrator. It makes it easy for me to enlarge graphics and to design and edit vector images. I use the AI feature to help identify a shape within an image, which I can then pull out. I also create logos, stickers, window graphics and other vector images for my company and other businesses. Additionally, I've been using Adobe Illustrator for over twenty years, so it's been really simple for me to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

It's very vast. To know all the features, takes some getting used to. I liked the option to purchase the software and use it for many years before needing to upgrade. This monthly fee is pricey. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harivandan V.
HV
Harivandan V.
Graphic Designer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Smooth Illustrator Workflow with Handy FX, Doodling, and Photoshop Integration"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Adobe Illustrator?

I like that it’s mostly updated for Illustrator. I also like the FX and the doodling features we can do everything in a very smooth way on it. It also connects with Adobe Photoshop, so we can directly copy and paste. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Adobe Illustrator?

Downside: mostly, I believe it has crashed. It freezes sometimes, too. Also, the hidden bounding box and vector paths sometimes glitch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.