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Whether you’re a professional looking to brainstorm concepts or a hobbyist exploring digital design, Adobe Illustrator’s Text-to-Vector Graphic tool opens up new creative possibilities. This feature allows anyone—even those new to vector graphics—to generate detailed illustrations from simple text descriptions in just minutes. While professionals may use it for mockups or early-stage ideation, the results …
Save time creating color palettes with these simple steps.Sometimes, after finishing a design, you realize it needs a completely different look. Instead of diving into complicated color theory or manually adjusting every shade, you can use Illustrator’s Generative Recolor tool. Just provide a few descriptive words, and let AI generate harmonious color variations for you. …
Forget the hype around generative AI for a moment. I want to talk about a different kind of artificial intelligence in Adobe Illustrator—one that I actually use daily in my professional work. It’s called the Mockup tool, and it’s a game-changer for presenting designs realistically. Unlike other features that require an internet connection and Adobe’s …
If you’re searching for an alternative to Adobe Illustrator, you’re not alone. Whether it’s the subscription fee, the interface, or simply a desire for a change, there are several powerful vector graphics editors available. These options deliver similar core functionalities to Illustrator but come with their own unique sets of features, pricing models, and pros …
Finding the ideal font can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. What if you could simply show Illustrator a picture of the text you like and have it find the font for you? Enter the Retype tool—a powerful feature designed to do just that. This guide will walk you through how to …
Believe it or not, Prime Day is actually a fantastic opportunity to score deals on professional creative software. As Amazon’s big sale event for 2024 winds down, we’ve spotted discounts on everything from portable SSDs to drawing tablets. While some deals were expected, the impressive price cuts on essential software programs are a welcome surprise. …
While the company has faced some criticism lately, today’s announcement shows it’s still fiercely committed to evolving its flagship creative apps. These latest updates, packed with AI and productivity boosts, are all about giving artists and designers their time back. The new additions include a Selection Brush tool in Photoshop, and features like Mockup, Generative …
Serif’s popular photo editor receives a meaningful update that strengthens its position in the market.The Bottom Line Affinity Photo was already a credible alternative to industry giants like Photoshop, and Version 2 pushes its capabilities even further. The iPad app, in particular, sees significant usability improvements, and a redesigned Layers interface makes operations like masking …
We’ve teamed up with Adobe to bring our US readers a special limited-time offer. If you’re looking to start a new Photoshop subscription, you’re in luck—readers in the US can enjoy this industry-leading Adobe software at a discounted rate. From now until August 16th, Creative Bloq audiences can get 15% off their first three months …
Ready to launch your own podcast? This step-by-step GarageBand tutorial will help you get started in no time. Podcasts have exploded in popularity since their early days tied to the iPod—yes, that’s where the name comes from! Today, you can tune in anywhere: stream episodes to your phone on the go, listen via your smartwatch, …