Adobe Illustrator 2021 Version History -
While "Image Trace" had existed for years, Illustrator 2021 refined the conversion of raster to vector (often called "Vectorize") with more intuitive presets and cleaner path outputs. While not a headline feature like Recolor, the improvements in vectorization algorithms were crucial for professionals working with scanned sketches or low-resolution assets.
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Release date: April 21, 2021
Adobe Substance Integration
Font height and baseline shift
Auto-close paths with Pencil
This version improved the synergy between Illustrator on iPad and the desktop version. Files created on the iPad could be opened seamlessly on the desktop 2021 version, maintaining layer integrity and vectors. This interoperability was a strategic move to ensure Illustrator remained relevant in the mobile-first design market. adobe illustrator 2021 version history
Progress hurts. In 2021, Adobe officially killed:
Release date: October 20, 2020 (announced at Adobe MAX 2020) While "Image Trace" had existed for years, Illustrator
