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  Hello Illustrator community! We’re thrilled to announce the release of Adobe Illustrator 2026 v30.0 (MAX). This update introduces a refreshed font browser, advanced color and snapping tools, improved artboard management, and exciting new features like Turntable (Beta), Projects for collaboration, and centralized generative AI tools. What’s new in Illustrator 2026 (v30.0) This release focuses on boosting creativity and efficiency with smarter tools, faster performance, and seamless integration with Adobe Firefly and Adobe Express. Enhanced Font Browser Explore fonts effortlessly with streamlined sections, new filters, and direct access to Adobe Fonts. Organize and manage fonts using Creative Cloud Libraries—all within the font browser.Learn more about the enhanced Font Browser.Color enhancementsAchieve smoother gradients with dithering, control perceptual blending for natural transitions, and enjoy a faster, more intuitive Color Picker. Plus, apply creative gradient presets with ease.

 We’ve introduced the Contextual Task Bar to make your workflow faster and more intuitive. This floating bar appears near the object you select and gives you quick access to the most relevant next actions—so you can stay focused on your design without digging through menus. Ways to use the Contextual Task Bar Start new documents easily When you create a new document, the Contextual Task Bar provides quick access to essential tools like Draw (Pencil) for sketching, Generate Vectors for ideation, and Place Image for imports. It helps you move from a blank page to a workable concept much faster. Create, style, and generate shapes When adding shapes, the bar surfaces controls like Gen Shape Fill, Edit Path, Fill, and Stroke, letting you style and tweak properties as soon as they’re placed. Selecting shapes or paths brings up the same quick styling tools so you can refine designs rapidly. You can also use Generate Vectors to brainstorm scenes or icons, then switch to Edit Path to refine you