2024 [new]: Adobe Illustrator

Text to Vector Graphic

Adobe Illustrator 2024 (v28.0) introduced several standout features, but the feature is widely considered the most significant update. Key Feature: Text to Vector Graphic (Beta)

2.1 Retype (Contextual Font Identification)

Historically, identifying a font from a raster image required third-party services (WhatTheFont). Illustrator 2024 integrates this directly. The Retype tool analyzes static text in a raster image and suggests matching Adobe Fonts. Significance: Reduces time spent on brand identity reconstruction by 70-80%. Limitation: Requires an active internet connection; fails with highly distorted or handwritten scripts. adobe illustrator 2024

• Print designers who do product mockups (the 3D features save hours).
• Agency designers who suffer from endless color revisions (Generative Recolor is a lifesaver).
• M1/M2/M3 Mac users (native Apple Silicon support is a game changer).

1. Simple flat icon set (6 icons) — focuses on shapes and grid alignment.
2. One‑color logo with type lockup — focuses on typography and paths.
3. Promotional poster — gradients, type hierarchy, export for print.
4. Simple infographic — working with artboards and repeated elements.