Version 28.4.1 has a higher hit rate for identifying Adobe Fonts and even suggests "close matches" if the exact font isn't in your library. It saves hours of scrolling through font identifies online. 3. Enhanced Selection and "Mockup" Mockup (Beta):
In this sub-version, the AI is much better at matching the existing style of your artwork. If you have a flat, minimalist illustration and use the prompt "add a cat," it won't drop a realistic photo in; it actually attempts to match your stroke weights and color palette. 2. Improved "Retype" (Beta) Adobe Illustrator 2024 28.4.1.86 -2024- PC
Open your Creative Cloud desktop app on your PC, navigate to Illustrator > Other Versions > 28.4.1.86, and click Install. Your workflow will thank you. Version 28
| Task | Illustrator 2023 (27.9) | Illustrator 2024 (28.4.1.86) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 12.4 seconds | 9.1 seconds | | Apply Drop Shadow to 500 objects | 18 seconds | 11 seconds | | Export large PDF (300 MB) | 45 seconds | 32 seconds | | Undo (Ctrl+Z) after complex blend | Instant lag (2 sec freeze) | Instant (<0.5 sec) | | Firefly pattern generation | N/A | 6 seconds (cloud) | Enhanced Selection and "Mockup" Mockup (Beta): In this
: Easily plot distances, angles, and radii for technical drawings.
: Use text prompts to add detailed vector patterns to shapes.
Adobe has shifted from annual "massive updates" to continuous delivery. However, the 28.4 branch includes several standout tools that are fully polished in the .1.86 patch.