Adobe Illustrator CS5 software helps you create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Take advantage of the precision and power of sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, and a host of time-savers.

What's new in Illustrator CS5

Perspective Drawing
Draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1-,2-, or 3-point linear perspective to create the look of realistic depth and distance. See it in action

Beautiful Strokes
Fully control variable-width strokes, arrowheads, dashes, and art brush scaling along a path. See it in action

Crisp graphics for web and mobile devices
Create vector objects precisely on the file's pixel grid for delivering pixel-aligned raster artwork. See it in action

Shape Builder tool
Intuitively combine, edit, and fill shapes directly on your artboard without accessing multiple tools and panels. See it in action

Roundtrip editing with Flash Catalyst
Edit artwork in Illustrator while maintaining structure and interactivity added using Adobe Flash® CatalystT. See it in action

Integration with Adobe CS Review
Create and share an online review of your artwork and view comments using Adobe CS Review, one of the new CS Live online services.*

Create interactivity without writing code
Take Illustrator designs into Flash Catalyst and create interactive experiences without writing code.
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Bristle Brush
Paint with vectors that resemble natural-media brush strokes, controlling bristle characteristics and paint opacity. See it in action

Multiple artboard enhancements enhanced
Work on up to 100 artboards of varying sizes in one file, organized and viewed the way you want. See it in action

Drawing enhancements
Work faster with everyday tools. Join paths with a keystroke, draw behind, and draw inside. See it in action

Resolution-independent Effects
Apply raster effects, such as drop shadows, blurs, and textures, that maintain a consistent appearance across media.
*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. For more information about CS Live online services.

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 storage devices)
* 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit video card
* DVD-ROM drive
* Broadband Internet connection required for online services and to validate Subscription Edition (if applicable) on an ongoing basis