Adobe has been working to optimize its Creative Cloud applications for Apple's M1 architecture. As of February 2021, Adobe Illustrator is available on Mac M1 in two versions:
The transition to Apple's M1 chip architecture has brought significant performance and efficiency improvements to Mac devices. However, this change also presents challenges for software developers, including Adobe. As of my last update, Adobe Illustrator, like many other creative apps, was still in the process of being optimized for the M1 architecture.
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By choosing legitimate software, users can ensure a stable, secure, and supported experience with Adobe Illustrator on their Mac M1 machines.
Users report that older "cracks" built for Intel often fail on M1 or require Rosetta 2 emulation to function.
: Early versions of Illustrator often experienced freezes and glitches on M1 Macs. Modern versions run natively and much more reliably.