Adobe Illustrator CS6

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What’s new in Illustrator?

Adobe® Illustrator® CS6 software is powered by the new Adobe Mercury Performance System so you can work with speed and stability on large, complex files. A modern, updated interface streamlines daily tasks. Advanced creative tools enable you to capture your vision better than ever. Learn more ›

Top features in Illustrator CS6

  • Pattern creation

    Pattern creation

    Easily create seamlessly tiled vector patterns. Experiment freely with different types of repeating patterns that can be edited at any time for maximum design flexibility.

  • Image Trace

    Image Trace

    Convert raster images to editable vectors with a completely new tracing engine. Get clean lines, accurate fitting, and reliable results without using complex controls.

  • Efficient, flexible interface

    Efficient, flexible interface

    Take fewer steps to accomplish daily tasks in a new, streamlined interface. Enjoy inline editing of layer names, precise color sampling, and UI brightness that's smoothly adjustable to match other Adobe tools.

Adobe Creative Cloud™

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Download and install any of the CS6 desktop apps, access and share your work anywhere, and benefit from new features and apps as soon as they’re released — all for a low monthly price. Learn more ›
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Creative Cloud membership

One-year plan

The one-year plan offers lower monthly payments and requires a one-year commitment. Annual plans automatically renew for the next 12-month period after the initial term has been met.

Month-to-month plan

The month-to-month plan provides the flexibility of a short-term commitment, allowing you to end your membership at any time. If you decide to restart, simply purchase a new membership without having to reinstall your apps.

Membership Annual plan* Month-to-month plan
Adobe Creative Cloud US$49.99 per month US$74.99 per month
Adobe Creative Cloud Student and Teacher Edition US$29.99 per month —
Adobe Creative Cloud—current CS customers† US$29.99 per month —

* An annual subscription requires a commitment for the full year and monthly payments. If you decide to end a one-year membership before the 12-month period is over, you will be charged 25% of the remaining amount left on your contract.

† Current Creative Suite customers save US$20 per month for the first year on a Creative Cloud membership. This offer is only available to licensed customers of Creative Suite editions or point products, version CS3 or later (CS3.x, CS4, CS5.x, or CS6), and who purchase directly from Adobe.