Unlike the flat, gray, low-contrast UI of modern Creative Cloud apps, Adobe Illustrator CS3 featured the "CS3 Dark" look (which at the time was considered a light gray). It used highly tactile, sculpted icons.

CS3 introduced the "New Document Profile" system. You could create a profile for "Web," "Print," or "Mobile." Each profile automatically set your color mode (RGB vs. CMYK), raster effects resolution, and swatch libraries. This prevented beginners from accidentally designing a billboard in RGB.

Adobe Illustrator CS3 is a powerful vector graphics editor that offers a wide range of tools and features for creating and editing vector graphics. With its scalability, flexibility, and precision, Illustrator CS3 is an ideal choice for designers and artists who need to create high-quality graphics and illustrations. Whether you're a graphic designer, illustrator, or web designer, Adobe Illustrator CS3 is a valuable tool that can help you achieve your creative goals.

| Feature | Illustrator CS2 | | Illustrator CS4 | |---------|----------------|---------------------|------------------| | Live Color | No | Yes | Improved | | Multiple Artboards | No | No | Yes (up to 100) | | Blob Brush | No | No | Yes | | Intel Mac native | No (Rosetta) | Yes | Yes | | Flash export | Limited | Native SWF | Enhanced | | Gradients on strokes | No | No | Yes | | Isolation Mode | No | Yes | Yes |