Adobe Illustrator 2023
Mockup feature, Object mosaic, improved text handling
- Mockup feature for product visualization
- Improved Object mosaic rasterization
- Better complex script text support
- Improved Photoshop/InDesign interoperability
About Adobe Illustrator 2023
Adobe Illustrator 2023 introduced the Mockup feature for placing designs onto real-world objects without leaving Illustrator. Object mosaic rasterization was improved. Text handling for complex scripts was significantly enhanced, and interoperability with Photoshop and InDesign was improved.
Key Features
- Mockup feature for product visualization
- Improved Object mosaic rasterization
- Better complex script text support
- Improved Photoshop/InDesign interoperability
- Enhanced Share for Review workflow
- Performance improvements for large files
System Requirements
| os | Windows 10 (64-bit) v20H2 or Windows 11 |
| cpu | Intel or AMD 64-bit, 2 GHz or faster |
| ram | 8 GB (16 GB recommended) |
| hdd | 3.1 GB of available hard-disk space |
| gpu | GPU with DirectX 12 support, 2 GB VRAM |
Adobe Illustrator 2023 vs Adobe Illustrator 2022 — Which to Choose?
Adobe Illustrator 2023 brings ai-powered masking, content credentials, improved color, while Adobe Illustrator 2022 focuses on cloud documents v2, refined select subject, m1 / arm64 support. Choose 2023 for the latest capabilities and long-term updates, or stay on 2022 if you prefer a familiar, lower-overhead release.
| Feature | Adobe Illustrator 2023 | Adobe Illustrator 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Release era | 2023 | 2022 |
| Highlights | AI-powered masking, content credentials, improved color | Cloud documents v2, refined Select Subject, M1 / ARM64 support |
| Performance | ✓ Optimized for modern CPUs and GPUs | ⚠ Tuned for hardware of its time |
| OS support | Windows 10 (22H2) / Windows 11 | Windows 10 / 11 |
| Installer size | ~2.8 GB | ~2.6 GB |
| Recommended for | ✓ Newest features and current Windows 11 builds | ⚠ Older PCs and proven, stable workflows |
Adobe Illustrator 2023 Keyboard Shortcuts
How to Install Adobe Illustrator 2023
- Download the Adobe Illustrator 2023 installer using the button above.
- Close any running Adobe applications and temporarily pause real-time antivirus to avoid file locks.
- Right-click
Set-up.exeand choose Run as administrator, then follow the on-screen prompts. - Pick your interface language and target drive (about 2.8 GB of free space is required).
- Launch Adobe Illustrator 2023 — sign in with your Adobe ID or apply your activation, and you are ready to work.