| Component | Requirement | |-----------|-------------| | OS | macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later (Sonoma/Sequoia supported) | | Illustrator | CC 2019–2025 (latest version recommended) | | Processor | Intel Core i5 or Apple M1/M2/M3 (native ARM64) | | RAM | 8GB minimum (16GB+ for heavy bundles) | | Storage | 500MB free (plus scratch space for VectorFirstAid) | | Display | Retina-aware; supports multiple monitors |
Note: The plugins no longer support Illustrator CS6 or older perpetual licenses.
AI Trace & Auto-Apply
Mac-Specific Deep Integration
Performance & Workflow Boost
At first glance, the Elite Bundle might seem expensive compared to free scripts. However, consider this: If you bill $100/hour, saving just 30 minutes a day pays for the entire bundle in one week.
Furthermore, Astute Graphics offers a free 14-day trial for Mac users (no credit card required for the trial). You can test VectorScribe or DynamicSketch with your own Mac and Illustrator files to see the performance boost firsthand. astute graphics plugins elite bundle mac
The Elite Bundle includes roughly 20 plugins, but usually, 4 or 5 of them justify the entire price tag.