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- Sector: Architectuur en planning
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 1.001-5.000 werknemers
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Design ontwerpen in Adobe
Beoordeeld op 21/5/2023
Ik gebruik het vooral om visualiserend te werken. Veel kaarten kleur te geven of collages te maken...
Ik gebruik het vooral om visualiserend te werken. Veel kaarten kleur te geven of collages te maken over nieuwe ideeën.
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Overzichtelijk en duidelijk. Simpel programma goed samen te laten werken met andere Adobe programmas
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Soms werken lijnen echt totaal niet zoals je wilt. Haal je functies door elkaar als je het even niet hebt gebruikt. En kunnen er fouten ontstaat door het implementeren van elementen uit losse bestanden.

- Sector: Internet
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 2-10 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Adobe Illustrator a Vector based designing software
Beoordeeld op 5/6/2024
Generally Illustrator is the best photo editing software after photoshop.
Adobe Illustrator has a...
Generally Illustrator is the best photo editing software after photoshop.
Adobe Illustrator has a large market and you can easily find designers.
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The ease of use.
The free trial.
The AI features.
Vector images.
Collaboration.
Syncing projects into Adobe Creative Cloud.
Can open multiple files.
Animation.
Gif making.
Open mulitple image files.
Export into many formats.
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May be Heavyweight on a small pc.
You need Adobe CC license to do more.
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CanvaRedenen om over te stappen op Adobe Illustrator
- Sector: Grafisch ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Wekelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Most professional And Easy To Use App For Graphic Design
Beoordeeld op 7/2/2025
The simplicity and ease of use, while having control over every tiny detail is truly amazing.
The simplicity and ease of use, while having control over every tiny detail is truly amazing.
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Its design capabilities, precise control options and cutting edge designing tools make it for me the number 1 go to for most of my graphic design work.
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It was very hard for me to figure out how to change the text alignment from left-to-right, to right-to-left for hebrew typing.
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Maandelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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Adobe Illustrator a good one
Beoordeeld op 27/12/2024
Overall the software is Best for designers who want to create new things
Overall the software is Best for designers who want to create new things
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Illustrator provides a good platform to create new templates from scractch and also the masking and clipping features are just awesome
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It does not have much ai features and also its some what difficult to use
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 501-1.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Abobe illustrator
Beoordeeld op 10/1/2025
Adobe illustrator it's one of the best editor software out there
Adobe illustrator it's one of the best editor software out there
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Adobe illustrator has good functions tools for vectorizing stuff
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Adobe illustrator doesn't have pre-printing functions and doesn't have impose for printing
- Sector: Computersoftware
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 11-50 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Essential Tool for Graphic Designers
Beoordeeld op 7/3/2025
Adobe Illustrator is an essential app for a graphic designer like myself. I have to constantly...
Adobe Illustrator is an essential app for a graphic designer like myself. I have to constantly design icons, logos, and infographics and illustrator makes that extremely easy and professional.
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I love the amount of tools and capabilities Illustrator has while also being super user friendly
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Sometimes it makes my computer chug, and the subscription model is kind of frustrating.
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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The no-brainer design software
Beoordeeld op 15/1/2025
I wouldn’t use anything else. It’s the industry standard for design programs so it makes collaborati...
I wouldn’t use anything else. It’s the industry standard for design programs so it makes collaboration really easy. Because it’s the go-to program if I ever can’t remember how to do something or want to try something new a quick google search will give me a ton of tutorials and tips. I honestly wouldn’t even consider using anything else.
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It is hands down the best vector design software. The monthly subscription means you get all the updates as they’re rolled out. Adobe are constantly listening to creatives and designers who use the software to improve workflows and speed up design time.
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There isn’t much to be honest. I sometimes accidentally activate the perspective grid and can never remember how to turn it off but as far as dislikes go, it sometimes a slight annoyance.
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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My must have
Beoordeeld op 21/2/2025
Adobe Illustrator fully serves all of my requirements of creating logos and green prints
Adobe Illustrator fully serves all of my requirements of creating logos and green prints
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Illustrator is incredibly robust with all you can do with it. I can do detailed vector artwork with nuts-and-bolts prcision. The set of tools and the way that you're able integrate with the other Adobe software totally revolutionizes the way you produce work
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the downside is that the software is a little confusing to learn at first and you have so many functions that you feel like you're going to drown in them all
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
Amazing Product
Beoordeeld op 25/1/2025
It is an incredible tool for anyone Graphic Designer, Illustrator or general Artist to create with.
It is an incredible tool for anyone Graphic Designer, Illustrator or general Artist to create with.
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Adobe illustrator is an industry standard program allowing for the creation of really anything your heart imagines. The tools are easily understood and it has every tool you may need. It works in conjunction with other Adobe products, allowing for a seamless experience.
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The layout and program has changes semi-frequently which may becoming confusing.
- Sector: Marketing en reclame
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Maandelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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the tool serves logos and vector
Beoordeeld op 15/2/2025
I took a course from the program and I do small freelance services
I took a course from the program and I do small freelance services
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What I liked most about Illustrator was its infinite possibilities for vector work and its extensive tools.
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I found the program a little expensive, high cost for small companies
- Sector: Marketing en reclame
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Maandelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Adobe Illustrator - Top Tier Vector Editing Software
Beoordeeld op 22/1/2025
I've been using illustrator for the past decade both professionally and for personal uses. Being...
I've been using illustrator for the past decade both professionally and for personal uses. Being able to create, edit and adjust vector graphics is super helpful.
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Adobe Illustrator is the BEST vector graphics editor in the business. Paired up with other software in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite like Photoshop make it an incredibly useful and powerful tool for graphic design and post production.
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I have no issues with Illustrator, it's a great piece of software!
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Maandelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Great Vector Editor
Beoordeeld op 22/3/2024
I have been using Illustrator for years, it is packed with many design features and capabilities...
I have been using Illustrator for years, it is packed with many design features and capabilities you will not find elsewhere and it allows you to export your work to integrate with certain workflows. I use it to turn flat logos to 3D via 3D softwares and it gives you a lot of controls to unleash your creativity.
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- Stunning Vector graphics
- Integration with many design software (After Effect, Cinema 4D)
- The new subscription based model made access to Illustrator more affordable
Minpunten
- Not easy to use for beginners who do not know the tools but adobe Creative Suite offers a lot of learning videos
- Some new tools must be added, wish there was some 3D mapping of images creating a mesh rather than doing it manually.
- Sector: Computersoftware
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 2-10 werknemers
- Wekelijks 6-12 maanden lang gebruikt
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 6.0 /10
Adobe Illustrator, pros and cons
Beoordeeld op 18/1/2024
It is good, but the problem of exporting files has led me to learn about other platforms.
It is good, but the problem of exporting files has led me to learn about other platforms.
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The possibility of creating incredible designs with total freedom and a great amount of resources to create the designs. Its cloud version also gives many possibilities and live work.
Minpunten
The difficulty in exporting designs to other platforms such as Figma, I work with several design platforms and AI limits you in general lines to only use AI.
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FigmaRedenen om voor Adobe Illustrator te kiezen
The free version is very powerful, has very good community documentation and the plugins give many powers to Figma.Overgestapt van
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- Sector: Kunst en nijverheid
- Bedrijfsgrootte: Zelfstandig ondernemer
- Wekelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Every designer should use illustrator
Beoordeeld op 17/2/2024
All and all, Illustrator from Adobe is a must have if you wish to make graphic design. Other...
All and all, Illustrator from Adobe is a must have if you wish to make graphic design. Other softwares exist but i really beleive illustrator is the only one needed
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Illustrator is a powerful adobe software. The possibilities of what can be done are almost endless. Personnally i really enjoyed creatind vectors illustration and logos with illustrator. Its really helpful once you get the hang of it.
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Illustator is very powerful but also complex at the same time. There are a ton of features available and you can get lost pretty easily. I wish they made a the interface mor intuitive to find all features.
- Sector: Outsourcing/Offshoring
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 501-1.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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The best app for designers
Beoordeeld op 15/2/2024
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With its vector-based approach, I can create designs that are infinitely scalable without losing quality. This precision is crucial for creating professional-quality artwork for various mediums.
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The abundance of tools, panels, and options in Illustrator's interface can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for new users. It can take time to navigate and customize the workspace to suit my preferences, leading to a less streamlined workflow initially, other than that, I can not say anything bad about this program.
- Sector: Design en ontwerp
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 2-10 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Adobe Illustrator The Swiss army Knife in my Graphic design Toolkit
Beoordeeld op 12/9/2024
I greatly enjoy using Adobe illustrator and I have been using it for the past 15 years. I would...
I greatly enjoy using Adobe illustrator and I have been using it for the past 15 years. I would also say that the program integrates seamlessly with other Adobe Products and this makes my work as a graphic designer quite easy.
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I like the fact that i can now be able t use AI directly inside adobe Illustrator.It also good that I can also be able to pick fonts directly from Images. I also enjoy the fact that I can now create 3D vectors easily
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I think that the only thing that i do not like about Illustrator is the lack of a multi page editor, where i can easily edit test on one page and it will update on other pages in the same documents Artboards
- Sector: Groothandel
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 1.001-5.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Pixel Perfect
Beoordeeld op 13/1/2025
Illustrator is a core product in my workflow and I cannot live without it.
Illustrator is a core product in my workflow and I cannot live without it.
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Illustrator is an industry-standard vector editing program. Whether you're a full-time illustrator or a designer who needs to vectorize a logo concept, Illustrator has the tools you need to bring your ideas to life.
Minpunten
The learning curve for Illustrator can be steep. This can make the barrier of entry difficult, but once you find your footing the product is so powerful it more than makes up for the time spent getting started. Illustrator can also sometimes bog down with intensive illustrations if your hardware is not up to the task.
- Sector: Bankwezen
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Dagelijks 1+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 9.0 /10
"Adobe Illustrator: A Versatile Tool for Precision and Creativity"
Beoordeeld op 26/6/2024
Overall, Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse for vector graphic design, offering unparalleled...
Overall, Adobe Illustrator is a powerhouse for vector graphic design, offering unparalleled precision and creative control. Despite its initial complexity, the investment in learning pays off with professional-grade results. The frequent updates and integration with Adobe's ecosystem further enhance its utility. It’s an indispensable tool for any serious graphic designer, balancing power and flexibility.
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Adobe Illustrator's precision and versatility stand out. The ability to create scalable vector graphics with incredible detail is unmatched. The wide array of tools and effects, coupled with seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps, enhances workflow efficiency. Its robust performance, even with complex designs, makes it a favorite among graphic designers.
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The steep learning curve can be a drawback for beginners. Its extensive toolset, while powerful, can be overwhelming initially. Additionally, Illustrator's subscription model may be a barrier for some users, and occasional performance lags with very large files can disrupt workflow. These factors can impact accessibility and usability for new and budget-conscious designers.

- Sector: Informatietechnologie en -diensten
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 5.001-10.000 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Comprehensive Overview of Adobe Illustrator software
Beoordeeld op 1/7/2024
Adobe Illustrator is a strong vector graphics program with excellent precision and scalability,...
Adobe Illustrator is a strong vector graphics program with excellent precision and scalability, making it appropriate for a wide range of creative jobs. It provides a broad tool set and easy connectivity with other Adobe Creative Cloud products, which improves workflow productivity. Users can benefit from large resources and personalized workspaces, but the software requires a steep learning curve and is expensive. Furthermore, it is resource-intensive and has a sophisticated interface, with less raster capabilities than Photoshop.
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Adobe illustrator hosts a wide number of tools and features that are used for drawing, coloring, and editing your illustrations. It has a Pen tool, Shape Builder, and even gradients to cater to versatile design needs. What ever work we created with in can be scaled up or down without losing quality, making it ideal for both small icons and large banners.
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Cost is the one of the primary drawback for this tool. For beginners it is tool expensive to afford. Initially there was a plan to do one time purchase, later they made it as a subscription format which is made most of the individual users to think for an alternative tool.
- Sector: Schoolleiding
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 51-200 werknemers
- Wekelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Market leader graphic designing tool
Beoordeeld op 15/5/2024
I have been using Adobe illustrator from last 5 years and i am extremely happy with it. I do not...
I have been using Adobe illustrator from last 5 years and i am extremely happy with it. I do not imagine my workday without using Illustrator. It take some time to learn this software but once you get a hang of it there is not turning back.
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This software is feature heavy that makes it perfect to work on any kind of design projects. Be it small designs for social media or a huge billboard design, it works for all.
Designing illustration is very easy once you get a hang of the software and its shortcut. Once you start using it you may not want to switch to any other tool for illustration and graphic designing.
There is huge library of learning resources which make it very easy to use and every problem faced here you will get 100s of solutions online.
Minpunten
Learning curve is one of the major drawback with this tool.
Photo editing has limited capability, little advance feature in this area can make this software all in one for graphic designing.
You need high end system to run this flawlessly.
- Sector: Marketing en reclame
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 2-10 werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
A brilliant creative tool that gives you unlimited potential
Beoordeeld op 27/12/2024
Overall I think Adobe Illustrator is a tool that allows for an unlimited degree of freedom when...
Overall I think Adobe Illustrator is a tool that allows for an unlimited degree of freedom when looking to design creative artworks. Illustrator has an unbelievable variety of tools and utilities to help designers really make great designs. It is hard to think of any way to improve the tool.
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I like the creative freedom Illustrator gives me when working. I feel unrestricted when using Illustrator and using vectors give me so much flexibility to produce artwork I can then use in any size which is critical when working in a marketing agency environment. I particularly like the inclusion of new tools like the 'intertwine tool' which really help when creating more complex artworks.
Minpunten
I sometimes find the software can be incredibly resource-intensive and doesn't handle raster files as well as I'd like. With this said, recent improvements to tools like the 'live trace' tool have helped a lot.

- Sector: Informatietechnologie en -diensten
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 5.001-10.000 werknemers
- Wekelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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- Waarschijnlijkheid van aanbeveling 8.0 /10
Vector designing now with genAI support.
Beoordeeld op 10/3/2024
With the recent genAI integration, Adobe Illustrator has become the industry standard & leader in...
With the recent genAI integration, Adobe Illustrator has become the industry standard & leader in Vector graphics design. We have renewed our subscription to explore this new world more.
Pluspunten
Recently, Adobe integrated it's GenAI in Illustrator. We can now generate graphics using a simple text prompt to describe what we want. This eventually saves a ton of time.
In the subscription, Adobe also provides us access to Adobe Fonts, Stock & the templates.
Minpunten
The application size is quite large and it installs only when we free up certain amount of hard drive space.
It is not supported on old hardware anymore.
- Sector: Religieuze instellingen
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 11-50 werknemers
- Wekelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Great for vector design!
Beoordeeld op 30/6/2024
Adobe Illustrator is user-friendly, providing many tools to help you create smooth illustrations,...
Adobe Illustrator is user-friendly, providing many tools to help you create smooth illustrations, logos, images, designs, etc. I love the quality and how it integrates with the rest of the adobe suite.
Pluspunten
I love how Adobe Illustrator is easy to use and has many tools available to help meet your vector design needs
Minpunten
I wish it were easier to work with images like JPEGs and convert them into vectors. Sometimes, the conversion process doesn't accurately reflect the original image.
- Sector: Detailhandel
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 10.000+ werknemers
- Dagelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Overview for illustrator
Beoordeeld op 11/1/2025
It's very helpful for me to create best designs
It's very helpful for me to create best designs
Pluspunten
Illustrator can make the best 2d 3d design for me and I'm using it for my personal works
Minpunten
Illustrator take very high storage from SSD and it takes so much time to load

- Sector: Computersoftware
- Bedrijfsgrootte: 201-500 werknemers
- Maandelijks 2+ jaar lang gebruikt
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Illustrator is for me the go-to for doing vector illustrations
Beoordeeld op 19/7/2024
Once you understand how to use it, Illustrator is a very effective tool and fast to use. I am very...
Once you understand how to use it, Illustrator is a very effective tool and fast to use. I am very satisfied of its capabilities, although I have not had any formal training to use it.
Pluspunten
Very large extent of the features: precise control of the vectors, advanced color management, management of layers, different export and import possibilities, management of multiple pages (allows to create short documents more quickly than InDesign, especially if they are heavy in visuals), good handling of text.
Minpunten
The user interface is not the most intuitive, so there is a learning curve, and it is not so easy to know what else you can do (there are so many possibilities and some are "buried" in the interface).