Roadmap

Last updated 15 October 2026

2026 releases and updates

Plugin updates

  • Gap Tool (currently in beta)

  • Path Zipper Tool

  • Key plugin features now scriptable

  • QuickOps panel additions:

    • Extend To Intersection

    • Rename Swatches

    • Group by Proximity

    • Reduce Colors

    • Delete Unused Panel Items

Details of the 100s of feature, compatibility and stability plugin updates can be found at docs.astutegraphics.com/technical-updates

Plugin training material

With the September introduction of the brand new astutegraphics.com website, Astute Graphics is implementing its multi-year plan to provide industry-led training and onboarding for its plugins. Significant new training series lead new and experienced users through carefully curated learning paths presented by industry experts, currently including:

Additional industry-specific training series will be continuously published. Watch out for these on our website or the Astute Graphics YouTube channel.

Astute Manager Pro

The Astute Manager Pro service, which is present throughout the Astute Manager software used by plugin users to install and update their Illustrator plugins, has received major updates which benefit plugin users too.

  • Astute Library additions (free resources available to everyone regardless of license status):

    • Script packs by:

      • Astute Graphics

      • Productivista

      • MATE

      • Proficiografik

      • Sergey Osokin

    • Swatches

    • Illustrator Workspaces shared by:

      • Laura Coyle

      • Derrick Mitchell

      • CreativePro

      • Megan Friesth

      • Producivista

      • Kirk Wallace

  • Scripts are now available in Asset Manager allowing .JSX scripts to be backed up and shared across teams

Astute Manager Pro functionality with the release of v4.2.3 (October 2026):

  • Asset Revisions (allowing you to back up and revert)

  • Content Creator team member type (ensuring control on new contents shared across teams)

  • Activity logging for Business and Enterprise teams

  • Use of custom AWS server for asset storage (Enterprise teams only)

Future plans

Astute Graphics will continue to develop enhancements for Adobe Illustrator users, to be delivered through its extensive plugin suite or Astute Manager Pro service.

If you are an active plugin subscriber and want early access, you can join our Beta users.

Do you have a suggestion?

Astute Graphics has been listening to suggestions from customers and users since our first plugin (Phantasm) in 2006. If you have a tool or enhancement that you think would be useful to your vector workflow and other Adobe Illustrator users, please get in contact or join the discussion on the Community Slack.

Bespoke service

Astute Graphics has launched its Bespoke service, allowing organizations to access our proven skills and resources to develop a tailored toolset and workflow. For full information, click here.