Adobe Illustrator 2021 Version History

Technically the start of the 2022 cycle, this release was unveiled at Adobe MAX 2021 and is often associated with the 2021 calendar year: Overhauled 3D Effects:

The workspace expanded by 100x, allowing large-scale design without scaling down artwork. Dot Release: Illustrator v25.1 (January 2021)

Adobe Illustrator 2021, primarily comprising version 25.x , was a significant release cycle that focused on expanding the software's reach to mobile platforms and introducing AI-driven automation. Timeline and Major Build Numbers adobe illustrator 2021 version history

If you need version 25.x for legacy plugin compatibility (e.g., old versions of CADtools or VectorScribe), Adobe Creative Cloud allows you to install older versions via the Creative Cloud Desktop app.

This version introduced a dedicated Version History panel (Window > Version History), allowing users to view, name, and revert to previous saves of their cloud documents for up to 30 days . Technically the start of the 2022 cycle, this

Precision alignment tools expanded to support Japanese typography characters.

Adobe Illustrator 2021 (Version 25) was primarily updated between October 2020 and August 2021, introducing key features like (powered by Adobe Sensei) and Cloud Document versioning. 2021 Version Release History This version introduced a dedicated Version History panel

Version 25.2 introduced deep collaborative features aimed at creative teams and agency environments. Invite to Edit (Asynchronous Collaboration)

The February release (25.2) introduced the Invite to Edit feature, allowing teams to share cloud documents for co-authoring, much like a shared Google Doc for vectors. Version 25.3: The Silicon Leap (June 2021)

Focused on "Repeat Objects" (Radial, Grid, and Mirror) and better cloud document management.

Generated linear, repeating patterns for wallpapers or web assets.