Adobe Illustrator Draw (Now Adobe Fresco)

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.