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Adobe Illustrator CS5
 

 

 

Explore new paths with the essential vector tool

Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe® Illustrator® CS5 software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, a host of time-savers, and integration with Adobe CS Live online services.* CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time.

Sophisticated vector drawing controls

Create distinctive designs with precise shape-building tools, fluid and painterly brushes, and advanced path controls.

Gradients and transparency enhanced

Interact with gradients directly on your objects and control the transparency of individual colors in gradients and gradient meshes.

Beautiful Strokes new

Fully control variable-width strokes, arrowheads, dashes, and art brush scaling along a path.

In-panel appearance editing

Edit object characteristics directly in the Appearance panel, eliminating the need to open fill, stroke, or effects panels.

Integration with Adobe CS Review new

Create and share online reviews for clients down the hall or around the world with Adobe® CS Review, one of the new Adobe CS Live online services.* CS Live services are complimentary for a limited time.

Industry-standard graphic file format support

Work with almost any type of graphic file — including PDF, EPS, FXG, Photoshop® (PSD), TIFF, GIF, JPEG, SWF, SVG, DWG, DXF, and more.

Adobe PDF file creation tools

Create more secure, multipage, graphic-rich PDF files with Illustrator® layers retained. Share files confidently with service providers, including support for PDF/X standards.

Advanced typography

Design beautiful text for virtually any media with professional controls for paragraph and character styles, support for OpenType®, transparent effects, and more.

Perspective Drawing new

Use perspective grids to draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1-, 2-, or 3-point linear perspective and create the look of realistic depth and distance.

Multiple artboard enhancements enhanced

Work on up to 100 artboards of varying sizes in one file — named, organized, and viewed the way you want.

Drawing enhancements new

Draw behind, disregarding stacking order. Draw or place an image inside, instantly creating a clipping mask.

Integration with other Adobe design applications

Share files smoothly with other Adobe professional design applications and easily create artwork for multiple uses.

Crisp graphics for web and mobile devices new

Create vector objects precisely on the file's pixel grid for delivering pixel-aligned raster artwork.


System requirements

Windows

  • Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD Athlon® 64 processor

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 3; Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1; or Windows 7

  • 1GB of RAM

  • 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash-based storage devices)

  • 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card

  • DVD-ROM drive*

  • Broadband Internet connection required for online services

Mac OS

  • Intel processor

  • Mac OS X v10.5.7 or v10.6

  • 1GB of RAM

  • 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on removable flash-based storage devices)

  • 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card

  • DVD-ROM drive*

  • Broadband Internet connection required for online services

*This product may allow you to extend its functionality by accessing certain features that are hosted online, including CS Live online services ("Online Services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The Online Services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the Online Services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Online Privacy Policy, and access to some services may require user registration. Some Online Services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees and require a separate subscription. For more details and to review the applicable terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.coM