NOT ON THE LIST IN 2026
Adobe Illustrator is the industry-standard vector graphics app lets you create logos, icons, sketches, typography, and complex illustrations.
Website: adobe.com/products/illustrator.html
Ranking in the surveys
Illustrator’s highest ranking was 54th in 2025
| 2026: – | 2025: 54 | 2024: – | 2023: – | 2022: – | 2021: 76 | 2020: 106 | 2019: 95 | 2018: 72 | 2017: 95 |
| 2016: 107 | 2015: – | 2014: – | 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: – | 2007: – |
Comments on Adobe Illustrator
“Whenever I need to edit SVGs or create clean, scalable visuals, Illustrator is my first choice. It gives me precision and creative control, which is essential when designing icons, diagrams, or assets that need to sit seamlessly in both eLearning and print resources.” Susan Shoemark, Learning Specialist, New Zealand, 2025
“Still the best tool to create vector graphics, buttons and icons.” Learning Technology Developer, USA, 2021
“Full featured illustration app with longer tenure than Photoshop, great toolset. Widely recognized as the best. Use it frequently in my development work.” Matt Lang, USA, 2019
