. It was a major leap from version 10, introducing features that are still core to the software today: 3D Capabilities : This was the first version to allow users to extrude or revolve shapes

Understanding these features is key because each one—especially raster effects and symbols—can have a significant impact on the final file size and how ZIP compression handles it.

: Unchecking this option in the Save dialog can significantly reduce file size and speed up saving.

To ensure your ZIP works on any computer without missing fonts, select your text and use Ctrl + Shift + O (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + O Create Outlines

: A new command allowed designers to reuse layouts, symbols, and artboard dimensions.