Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 software is powered by the new Adobe Mercury Performance System so you can work with speed and stability on large, complex files. A modern, updated interface streamlines daily tasks. Advanced creative tools enable you to capture your vision better than ever.

See top new features in Illustrator CS6

Work with precision, speed, and stability on large, complex files with the Adobe Mercury Performance System. Enjoy a new tracing engine, quickly design seamless patterns, and apply gradients to strokes.

Work fast and with rock-solid stability

Take advantage of a new performance system with native 64-bit support for Mac OS and Windows® to power tasks that were often impossible, such as opening, saving, and exporting large files and previewing elaborate designs.

Efficiently drive daily tasks and favorite features

Work more efficiently and intuitively with a modern user interface. Familiar tasks are now streamlined, from inline editing of layer names to precise color sampling.

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Introducing Adobe Muse

Create HTML websites without writing code using Adobe Muse™ software. Also available as part of Adobe Creative Cloud membership.

Illustrator how-to guides

Explore inspirational artwork created by leading designers using Illustrator software with these how-to guides and source files.

Adobe MAX Online

Watch Adobe MAX 2011 sessions and keynotes on demand; then mark your calendar to join us in Los Angeles, October 20–24, 2012.

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04/22/2012	Can we get a drumroll please?! ... Fans, we are proud to announce CS6! Senior Vi...
04/20/2012	Create interlocking motifs in Illustrator! Sam Brade from the Computer Arts te...
04/19/2012	We're excited to introduce another Illustrator guest blog post by talented artis...

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04/13/2012	InsideAi: New #Illustrator blog: Vector Art from #Mexico! Explore the work & design processes of Rafael Aguilar & Beto Garza- http://t.co/Ad [...]
04/12/2012	InsideAi: Try thinking outside of the box, or maybe "off the wall." ;) Anamorphic #graffiti images by TSF Crew for #inspiration: http://t.co [...]
04/11/2012	InsideAi: On your marks..get set...! $10,000 and @creativecloud memberships will be up for grabs on 4/23. Details: http://t.co/fUcoRQR9 #Cre [...]

Design Envy

04/23/2012	IBM THINK Exhibit: Carl DeTorres
04/20/2012	Two Crown King Album Cover: Jacqui Oakley and Poly Studio
04/19/2012	Moonrise Kingdom Titles and Credits: Jessica Hische
04/18/2012	The Shape of Design: Frank Chimero

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Design Army

Design Army takes risks, captures rewards with Adobe Creative Suite® software.

Highlights

CS6 for education

Produce your best work in the classroom and put yourself ahead of the pack after you graduate.

Creative Inspiration

Design Center

Get inspired by the amazing work of fellow designers and learn more about Adobe tools. Find exclusive spotlights, video profiles, how-to guides, and more.

Creative Cloud

Freedom to create anywhere

With Adobe Creative Cloud™, download and install any of the CS6 apps, access and share work anywhere, publish to websites and iPad, and get new features and apps as soon as they're released — all for a low monthly price.