What is Freehand?

Freehand was a vector graphics editor originally developed by Altsys and then Macromedia, which was subsequently acquired by Adobe. It was used for creating illustrations, logos, web designs, and print layouts. Although a powerful tool, its development was discontinued in favor of Adobe Illustrator, leading to its eventual obsolescence. It is no longer actively supported, but many designers still remember and sometimes miss its unique features and workflows.