KolourPaint
A free, easy-to-use, and lightweight raster image editor for quick adjustments and creative drawing.
Professional-grade vector illustration on mobile with seamless Creative Cloud integration.
Adobe Illustrator Draw has officially transitioned into Adobe Fresco and Adobe Illustrator for iPad as of the 2025-2026 design cycle. Originally a standalone vector drawing application, its core architecture now powers the vector engine within Adobe's unified mobile ecosystem. The tool utilizes the Mercury Graphics Engine to allow for smooth, high-fidelity vector strokes on touch-based interfaces. By 2026, it leverages Adobe Sensei AI for advanced features like 'Vectorize' (converting raster sketches to editable paths) and intelligent stroke smoothing. The technical stack is built for professional interoperability, allowing designers to start a project on an iPad or mobile device and instantly resume work on Adobe Illustrator Desktop via high-speed Creative Cloud synchronization. This platform is essential for creators requiring 8K resolution support, customizable vector brushes, and complex layer management (up to 10 drawing layers and one photo layer per project) in a portable environment. Its market position remains dominant due to its deep integration with the Adobe ecosystem, catering to professional illustrators and brand designers who require precision and scalability.
Uses Adobe Sensei to analyze raster image inputs and convert them into mathematically defined paths.
A free, easy-to-use, and lightweight raster image editor for quick adjustments and creative drawing.
The professional, open-source vector graphics editor for limitless creative freedom.
The professional-grade creative suite for high-fidelity generative image design using Stable Diffusion.
Realistic procedural graphic effects for high-precision design workflows.
Verified feedback from the global deployment network.
Post queries, share implementation strategies, and help other users.
Vector-based rendering allows for 64,000% zoom without pixelation.
AI-simulated physical properties for watercolor and oil brushes within a vector-compatible canvas.
Support for multiple drawing and photo layers with adjustable opacity and blending modes.
Bi-directional synchronization of assets, colors, and brushes via cloud-native API.
Engine optimized for high-resolution canvas sizes up to 8192px.
Built-in 1, 2, and 3-point perspective vanishing points for architectural sketching.
Designers need to sketch high-fidelity logos while away from their desk.
Registry Updated:2/7/2026
Sync to Illustrator desktop for final kerning.
Artists need a portable tool that mimics real-world media.
Real-time updates to vector assets during client meetings.