Avenza MAPublisher for Adobe Illustrator 12.0 for Mac

Mac Photo & Design

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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MAPublisher, from Avenza Systems, adds a large set of GIS and cartography tools directly inside Adobe Illustrator on Mac. Map makers can import real spatial data, keep its attributes and coordinates, and then use Illustrator's drawing and typography tools to finish a polished, print-ready map. It is aimed at cartographers, publishers and GIS teams who want design control without losing the underlying geography.

Key Features

• Import a wide range of GIS data formats into Illustrator with coordinates and attributes intact
• More than seventy mapping tools integrated as native-style Illustrator panels
• Label, style and lay out maps using live attribute data
• Export maps for print, web and other GIS formats
• Current release supports recent Illustrator versions and recent macOS releases, including Apple silicon Macs

How to Download

1. Check the system requirements below so the app fits your Mac and macOS version.
2. Get the installer safely: Download from the official site.
3. Open the downloaded file, follow the installer steps, and launch the app from Applications.

System Requirements

MAPublisher 12.0 needs a licensed copy of a compatible Adobe Illustrator version (the current line supports Illustrator 2025 and 2026) and a recent version of macOS, on an Apple silicon or Intel Mac. An Avenza licence is required.

FAQs

Do I need Illustrator to use MAPublisher?

Yes. MAPublisher is a plug-in for Adobe Illustrator, so a compatible Illustrator installation and subscription are required before it can run.

Can I try it before buying?

Avenza offers evaluation and licensing information on its official site, and licences are also sold with maintenance options — check the current terms there.