This build includes the "Generative Shape Fill" (Beta). You can select a rough vector shape, text-prompt "vibrant watercolor butterfly," and Illustrator AI will generate vector fills that remain fully editable as live shapes. This requires an internet connection but is exclusive to this 2024 build.
The Mockup feature allows you to map vector artwork onto 3D product models (bottles, boxes, mugs). Version 28.7.1.142 fixes a previous bug where shadows would break on high-DPI PC displays. The rendering engine now respects Windows hardware acceleration settings.
Adobe’s generative AI (Firefly Vector) is integrated directly into the Properties panel. With 28.7.1.142, the generations are faster, and the output is natively editable as paths—no image tracing required. Note: This feature requires an active Creative Cloud subscription and internet connection.
Release Date: Late Summer/Early Fall 2024 (Post-release patch) Platform: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Primary Focus: Bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimization for the 2024 suite.
While Adobe added variable fonts in 2023, version 28.7.1.142 is the first stable build where the Font Properties panel renders axis sliders (Weight, Width, Optical Size) instantly without lag. For typographers, this is a game-changer.
This is a minor, incremental patch (sometimes called the "August/September 2024 refresh"). It does not introduce major new features (like the Retype tool or Mockup), but rather polishes the existing 28.x ecosystem.
Key improvements in this build:
The 3D Mockup feature, which allows you to map vector artwork onto 3D objects (like a bottle label or a t-shirt), has exited beta. This build includes:
| ✅ Update if... | ❌ Stay on older version if... | | :--- | :--- | | You use Shape Builder frequently | You rely heavily on OpenType SVG color fonts | | You work with linked files on network drives | You use a 3rd-party plugin not yet certified for 28.7 | | You experience random crashes in 28.5 | You are mid-project with complex 3D scenes (finish first) |
This build includes the "Generative Shape Fill" (Beta). You can select a rough vector shape, text-prompt "vibrant watercolor butterfly," and Illustrator AI will generate vector fills that remain fully editable as live shapes. This requires an internet connection but is exclusive to this 2024 build.
The Mockup feature allows you to map vector artwork onto 3D product models (bottles, boxes, mugs). Version 28.7.1.142 fixes a previous bug where shadows would break on high-DPI PC displays. The rendering engine now respects Windows hardware acceleration settings.
Adobe’s generative AI (Firefly Vector) is integrated directly into the Properties panel. With 28.7.1.142, the generations are faster, and the output is natively editable as paths—no image tracing required. Note: This feature requires an active Creative Cloud subscription and internet connection. Adobe Illustrator 2024 28.7.1.142 -2024- PC
Release Date: Late Summer/Early Fall 2024 (Post-release patch) Platform: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) Primary Focus: Bug fixes, stability improvements, and performance optimization for the 2024 suite.
While Adobe added variable fonts in 2023, version 28.7.1.142 is the first stable build where the Font Properties panel renders axis sliders (Weight, Width, Optical Size) instantly without lag. For typographers, this is a game-changer. This build includes the "Generative Shape Fill" (Beta)
This is a minor, incremental patch (sometimes called the "August/September 2024 refresh"). It does not introduce major new features (like the Retype tool or Mockup), but rather polishes the existing 28.x ecosystem.
Key improvements in this build:
The 3D Mockup feature, which allows you to map vector artwork onto 3D objects (like a bottle label or a t-shirt), has exited beta. This build includes:
| ✅ Update if... | ❌ Stay on older version if... | | :--- | :--- | | You use Shape Builder frequently | You rely heavily on OpenType SVG color fonts | | You work with linked files on network drives | You use a 3rd-party plugin not yet certified for 28.7 | | You experience random crashes in 28.5 | You are mid-project with complex 3D scenes (finish first) | The Mockup feature allows you to map vector