Illustrator for iPad review

Illustrator comes alive in the iPad's warm embrace.

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Our Verdict

Not only has illustrator become more fun to use on the iPad, it’s also a lot more accessible to those not entirely familiar with the app. Experienced users will no doubt relish its convenience in relation to their workflows, and new users will delight in how clever and intuitive it is to get results.

For

  • Intuitive
  • Dynamic
  • Perfect for iPad

Against

  • Subscription model
  • Not compatible below iOS 14

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With last year's long awaited launch of Illustrator for iPad, the onus was on how well it would fit into the Adobe 'ecosystem’ and what that would mean for the creative professional's ability to work across multiple devices, especially considering the somewhat lacklustre initial release of Photoshop for iPad, the year before. 

Though it might be considered by some to be supplementary in regards to using the desktop version, Illustrator for iPad has shown that although it might be lacking in terms of the desktop version's full capabilities it actually does very well as a standalone piece of software. 

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The Verdict
9

out of 10

Illustrator for iPad review

Not only has illustrator become more fun to use on the iPad, it’s also a lot more accessible to those not entirely familiar with the app. Experienced users will no doubt relish its convenience in relation to their workflows, and new users will delight in how clever and intuitive it is to get results.

Ben is an artist and illustrator based in Bristol. He works in traditional woodcut, drawing and digital mediums. For Creative Bloq, he reviews drawing tablets and styluses, as well as the latest and greatest digital software for artists. His artwork has been exhibited across Bristol, and his words have also appeared in ImagineFX magazine. 

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