This is a huge time-saver—and long overdue. Another element that seems as if it should have appeared well before now is the Shape Builder tool. Turn it on and you can instantly merge multiple objects ...

Although only a couple of its new capabilities are genuinely exciting, Adobe Illustrator CS5 remains the gold standard for vector image editing, and it is now easier than ever to use. Adobe ...

Unlike Adobe Photoshop -- which can handle vector information but is primarily designed for work with pixel-based, or "raster," images -- Adobe Illustrator is almost entirely vector based. Vector ...

Adobe Illustrator CS5 ($599 list new, $199 list upgrade) marks the continuation of two fine traditions from Adobe. First is the mere existence of this powerful, vector-based image editor, which gives ...