It should be a simpler-to-use app than its intimidating but overtly powerful desktop cousin. But that would likely be missing the point of the iPad version. If you're expecting a feature-by-feature copy of Illustrator for the desktop on the iPad, you will be more than disappointed. Its use very much depends on your expectations and workflow.

If you have a Creative Cloud license-and let's face it, if you're a subscriber to Astute Graphics' plugins, that's more than certain-it's free to download and have a play with it.

This could potentially be an option once the iPad app is developed to a greater level it's highly likely that their 'to do' list following the intensive development cycle to bring v1 to the market is long and distinguished! Does Astute Graphics recommend Illustrator for the iPad? What's needed next?Īdobe would have to get a web API built into their iPad app. You would have to expand the effects first. You will not be able to transfer them back to the iPad and have the Astute Graphics tools active. We currently only develop plugins for the desktop app, you can still import art from the iPad version to the desktop and still use our tools. We did develop an app based solution which has information here - please contact us for more information about this, it is not for the iPad version of illustrator though. Not in the same form as you're used to on the desktop. Here are some very quick Q&A's that you will want answered: Can I use my Astute Graphics plugins on the iPad?Īpple's app eco-system do not cater for plugins. Illustrator on the iPad is now amongst us.

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