Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics editor and design program developed and marketed by Adobe Inc. ... The latest version, Illustrator CC 2021, was released on October 20, 2020 and is the 25th generation in the product line.Adobe Illustrator is a software application for creating drawings, illustrations, and artwork using a Windows or MacOS computer. ... Illustrator is widely used by graphic designers, web designers, visual artists, and professional illustrators throughout the world to create high quality artwork.