| Version | Codename (Internal) | Release Date | Key Focus | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | "Cloud" | Oct 2020 | Cloud Docs, New Pen tool, Quick Actions | | 25.1 | "Polish" | Dec 2020 | Font management, vertical text rendering | | 25.2 | "Snap" | Feb 2021 | Improved Smart Guides, Reset preferences UI | | 25.3 | "Export" | April 2021 | Enhanced PNG export, SVG color fonts |
Apple had just announced the transition from Intel to its own M1 chips. While many apps relied on Rosetta 2 emulation, Adobe released a native Apple Silicon version of Illustrator 25.0. Users reported that complex path operations (like Pathfinder and Blend) ran up to 50% faster on the new MacBook Air and Pro.
, this allowed users to extract color palettes from photographs and apply them instantly to vector artwork using the Color Theme Picker Enhanced Cloud Documents : This update made it easier to track version history
Major release introducing enhancements and iPad version integration. 25.2 Introduced the Version History panel for cloud documents. 25.3
Adobe Illustrator 2021 (v25.x) marked a significant shift toward cloud-based collaboration, iPad portability, and AI-driven efficiency. Released on , this version introduced smarter color tools and native support for modern hardware. Major Release: Version 25.0 (October 2020)