Getting version 28.7.1.142 onto your machine requires the Creative Cloud Desktop App. Here is the cleanest method:
Offline/Enterprise Installation: IT administrators can download the MSI package via the Adobe Admin Console using the build number 28.7.1.142 for deployment via SCCM or Intune.
The "Retype" feature, which identifies fonts from outlines or images, is now fully stable. In 28.7.1.142, the matching accuracy has improved by approximately 40% compared to earlier 2024 builds. PC users can now right-click on outlined text and access Adobe Fonts suggestions instantly. Adobe Illustrator 2024 28.7.1.142 -2024- PC
The most significant architectural change in Illustrator 2024 has been the transition to native ARM64 processing. Version 28.7.1.142 fully optimizes this for PC laptops (like the Snapdragon X Elite series) and desktops. Users report:
Illustrator on Windows has historically had a different personality than its Mac counterpart. Build 28.7.1.142 leans heavily into the Windows ecosystem strengths: Getting version 28
Need to match a font from a JPEG? The "Retype" feature now supports vertical Asian scripts and custom variable fonts. It identifies the font with 95% accuracy, even in low-resolution web screenshots, and allows you to replace the text directly within the image.
For designers working in packaging or editorial, Illustrator 28.7.1.142 brings under-the-hood fixes to the text engine that are easy to miss but vital to experience. The "Retype" feature, which identifies fonts from outlines
The "Smart" Layout Fixes:
If this version causes issues on your specific hardware: