Adobe has been steadily weaving more AI‑powered tools into its creative ecosystem, and one of the most intriguing additions is a feature called Turntable. It’s tucked inside the Adobe Illustrator Beta, and while it’s still experimental, it already hints at a major shift in how vector artists might work in the near future.
If you’ve ever wished you could take a flat 2D illustration and quickly preview it from different angles — without redrawing anything — Turntable is Adobe’s first real attempt at making that possible.
Let’s walk through where to find it, how it works, and what you can expect when you try it on your own artwork.
Where to Find Illustrator Beta
Turntable isn’t available in the standard Illustrator release yet. You’ll need the Beta version, which Adobe makes available to all Creative Cloud subscribers.
Here’s how to install it:
- Open your Creative Cloud Desktop App (or sign in at adobe.com)
- Click Apps in the left sidebar
- At the top, select the Beta tab
- Look for Illustrator (Beta) in the list
- If you haven’t installed it yet, click Install
The Beta installs alongside your regular Illustrator, so you don’t have to worry about overwriting your main setup. Once it’s installed, you’re ready to explore Turntable.
What Is the Turntable Feature?
Turntable is an AI‑driven generative tool that takes a 2D vector illustration and simulates it as if it were a 3D object. With a single click, Illustrator analyzes your artwork and generates a rotatable model that you can spin horizontally or tilt vertically.
This means you can instantly preview:
- Left and right side views
- Back views
- Quarter‑turn angles
- Slight perspective shifts
- Top‑down or upward‑looking angles
All without manually redrawing anything.
For character designers, product illustrators, and logo creators, this is a surprisingly powerful way to explore form and silhouette from multiple viewpoints.
How to Use Turntable in Illustrator Beta
Turntable is an AI‑driven generative tool that takes a 2D vector illustration and simulates it as if it were a 3D object. With a single click, Illustrator analyzes your artwork and generates a rotatable model that you can spin horizontally or tilt vertically.
This means you can instantly preview:
- Left and right side views
- Back views
- Quarter‑turn angles
- Slight perspective shifts
- Top‑down or upward‑looking angles
All without manually redrawing anything.
For character designers, product illustrators, and logo creators, this is a surprisingly powerful way to explore form and silhouette from multiple viewpoints.
Keep in Mind (It Is Beta)
Because Turntable is still in Beta, you should expect some quirks:
- Certain angles may look distorted or stretched
- Complex shapes might produce unexpected geometry
- Fine details like hair strands, patterns, or accessories may shift
- Some rotations may feel more accurate than others
This is normal for early‑stage generative features. Adobe is clearly testing how far they can push AI‑assisted vector interpretation, and Turntable is one of the first public steps in that direction.
If something looks odd, don’t worry — that’s part of the feedback loop Adobe uses to refine these tools before they hit the main Creative Cloud release.
Should You Try It?
Absolutely. Even in its early form, Turntable is a fun and surprisingly powerful tool for:
- Character designers
- Logo creators
- UI/UX illustrators
- Anyone who wants quick multi‑angle references
If you’re already using Illustrator, the Beta version installs alongside your main app — so there’s no risk in giving it a spin.
I do think Turntable is one of those features that feels like a glimpse into the future of vector design. It’s not perfect yet, but it’s already useful, and it’s only going to get better as Adobe refines it.
Give it a try in Illustrator Beta, experiment with your own artwork, and see what kinds of angles and perspectives you can generate.
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