). Current versions of Illustrator (v28.0 and later) generally require macOS 11 (Big Sur) or higher. Key Features on macOS Catalina Sidecar Support
Modern versions of Illustrator (2022 and later) are now optimized for Apple Silicon (M1/M2 chips). If you have a newer Mac, you shouldn't be running Catalina anyway. But if you are stuck on a trusty Intel Mac from 2013-2015, Catalina remains a stable, if slightly aging, workhorse for Adobe Illustrator. adobe illustrator macos catalina
🛑 Do not attempt to “force” 32-bit apps on Catalina. It will not work. Catalina remains a stable
For print production teams using shared scripts or custom automation, Catalina required a full audit of every script and action. if slightly aging
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