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"Multiple artboards, transparent gradient, gradients on object, and so much more, make up one of the most impressive upgrades to Illustrator that I've seen in a long while. Illustrator was already the finest vector-based drawing application on the market, and millions of people use it daily, but this is something else; this is a miracle upgrade at the most opportune time."
Julia Barnes, MacTruth/Xtreme Camera,
May 7, 2009

"The workflow enhancements are absolutely wonderful, but the additional editing features and capabilities really shine in Illustrator CS4. Throw in the new Blob Brush tool and the artboard features, and you have no reason not to consider looking into Illustrator CS4."
Nick Sorbin, Renderosity,
April 20, 2009

4.5 out of 5 rating

"Illustrator CS4 is a good solid update, but there aren't any huge features that demand attention except for maybe the multiple artboards. The improvements are all designed to make your work more efficient and to simplify your workflow."
Kelly L. Murdock, GameDev.net,
April 15, 2009

"Illustrator has for too long been one of the weaker applications in Adobe's stable. With CS4, it's more than just a contender: It's a stand-out."
Bill Blinn, TechByter Worldwide,
February 15, 2009

"Illustrator is the superior tool for creative pros — particularly those who also use Adobe's Photoshop — and this new version offers more than enough enhancements to justify the upgrade."
Harry McCracken, PC World,
November 20, 2008

4 out of 5 rating

"Adobe Illustrator CS4 is a time-proven production drawing tool with a clean, efficient interface and well-thought-out tools that work seamlessly with the rest of the Adobe Creative Suite. The addition of multipage capabilities and the Blob Brush tool make it a must-have upgrade."
Ben Long, Macworld,
November 11, 2008

"In today's hectic, deadline-driven world of graphic design and illustration, time literally is money. With all the new efficiency-enhancing features of Illustrator CS4 this upgrade will end up paying for itself within a small number of jobs."
Bob Nicholl, Designer Today,
October 2008

"...Illustrator CS4 is the perfect upgrade. I've been using Illustrator in a professional capacity for more than 15 years now, and I think this is the most appealing upgrade to Illustrator ever."
Mordy Golding, CreativePro.com,
October 21, 2008