Adobe Illustrator is a leading vector graphics editor used by designers, illustrators, and artists to create scalable graphics for both print and digital media. Known for its precision and versatility, Illustrator allows users to craft logos, icons, drawings, typography, and complex illustrations with advanced tools and features.
Launch Adobe Illustrator by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
Alternatively, you can select it from within the Adobe Creative Cloud hub.
Once Illustrator is open, in the top-left corner, select File > New
Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N
A new window will appear called New Document. Here you can set the parameters for your project.
Name: Give your project a name.
Profile: Choose a profile type, such as Print, Web, Mobile, etc.
Size: Set the width and height of your document. You can choose from preset sizes or enter custom dimensions.
Units: Select the unit of measurement (pixels, inches, centimeters, etc.).
Orientation: Choose between portrait or landscape orientation.
Artboards: Decide how many artboards you want to create.
Bleed: Set the bleed if you are planning to print your project.
Once all parameters are set, click the "Create" button.
Select File from the top-left corner.
Select Save or Save As from the dropdown menu.
Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S
A dialog box will appear.
Choose the location where you want to save your project.
Enter a name for your file.
In the same dialog box, select the file format from the dropdown menu (e.g., AI, PDF, EPS, SVG, etc.).
Click the "Save" button.
If you need to export your project to a different format, click on "File" in the top menu bar.
Select Export and then Export As from the dropdown menu.
Choose the export location and file format (e.g., PNG, JPEG, TIFF, etc.).
Click the "Export" button.
A dialog box will appear with export options.
Set your desired options and click "OK".
