Logoist 5 is exclusively available on the App Store.
On the Mac, macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey, macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma or macOS 15 Sequoia is required to use Logoist 5. Fully optimized for M1-, M2- and M3-based Macs. On iPad or iPhone, iOS 15, iOS 16, iOS 17 and iOS 18 is supported. Please note that VectorAI has further system requirements.
Several improvements and fixes concerning VectorAI
07 Dec 2023
5.1.1
Bugfixes
05 Dec 2023
5.1
New: VectorAI image creator
Creates resolution-independent vector images
Choose between different styles
On-device processing, your data does not leave your device
Modify and adjust all results directly in Logoist or export images for use in other apps
Minimum requirements: A Mac with an Apple M Chip, an iPhone 12, an iPad Air (5th Generation), iPad (10th Gen.), iPad mini (6th Gen.), or an iPad Pro (11" 4th Gen., 12,9" 5th Gen.)
16 Oct 2023
5.0.2
Improved font selection
Issues using the Image Enhancement feature fixed
Localization improvements
10 Oct 2023
5.0.1
Exporting Artboards improved
Issue adding filters and effects fixed
Localization improvements
04 Oct 2023
5.0
Logoist for iPad and iPhone
In addition to the macOS Version, Logoist 5 is now available for iPad and iPhone – with a single purchase
The iPad and iPhone edition features a custom-tailored user interface designed specifically for mobile devices
Logoist 5 for iPad and iPhone is a full-featured vector design app, offering all the features of the Mac version
Easily share documents between the Mac and iPad/iPhone versions
Sync your documents seamlessly across your Apple devices using iCloud Drive
Logoist 5 for iPadOS supports multiple windows and multiple open documents – including Stage Manager
Apple Pencil Support
Logoist 5 for iPad provides full support for both first and second-generation Apple Pencil
LiveShape utilizes pencil pressure, tilt, and rotation for stunning calligraphy effects
Logoist fully harnesses the Hover feature of the second-generation Apple Pencil when used with a compatible iPad
You can use the complete Logoist user interface with the Apple Pencil without the need to switch between your finger and the pencil
LiveShape – Paint with Vectors
Create freehand drawings with Apple Pencil, your trackpad, or your mouse
Enjoy fully configurable painting tools, including calligraphy pens
Generate printable and editable vector graphics and paths, not simple bitmaps
LiveShape provides a wide array of tools to refine and alter your artwork, offering a sculpting-like experience with paths
Work with multiple layers, allowing you to hide individual layers to focus on specific aspects of your work
Leverage pressure, tilt, and rotation of the Apple Pencil 2 to dynamically change the pen shape while you draw
Shared Styles
Object styles are no longer limited to individual objects
With Logoist 5, you can apply a single style to multiple objects, ensuring they share the same fill, border, and effects
Modifying the shared style automatically updates all associated objects
This feature is particularly valuable when many objects in a document share the same style and need to be edited collectively
Support for SideCar and Pen Tablets / Digitizer Tablets
When Logoist 5 for Mac is displayed on an iPad using SideCar, LiveShape also uses pressure, tilt and rotation when drawing with an Apple Pencil
Logoist 5 for Mac is now compatible with Pen Tablets / Digitiser Tablets and evaluates pressure, tilt and rotation
User Interface
The startup window has undergone a complete redesign for a fresh and intuitive experience
Handles on the canvas have been significantly improved, intelligently auto-hiding based on user actions
Dark Mode support has been greatly enhanced for a seamless dark-themed experience
Logoist 5 for Mac now respects system preferences for the tint color
Much improved Text Editing
Logoist 5 now presents a list of all used letters for quick and easy selection
Individual letters can be scaled, rotated, and skewed to achieve precise text effects
Over- and underfill options are available for individual letters
Resize letters directly on the canvas using handles
Easily reposition single letters by dragging them to new locations
The font selection is now displayed in a dedicated area, providing more workspace
Enter text directly on the canvas, eliminating the need to access the inspector for text input
Fill Objects with Objects
Logoist 5 introduces the ability to randomly distribute objects as a fill or border of another object
For instance, you can embellish the border of text with stars or fill an object with soap bubbles
Achieve stunning effects by specifying custom blend modes to control how the randomly distributed objects are rendered
Improved Performance
Significantly improved performance, with speed enhancements ranging from 10 to 50 percent depending on the Mac model
Optimized for Macs with Apple Silicon (Macs featuring an "M" chip)
Performance sees a substantial boost when using boolean operations
Improved Color Picker
Colors used on the artboard are now directly visible on the color wheel, making color selection more intuitive
The new color picker smartly aligns with already used colors on the artboard when selecting a color from the wheel
Editing gradients on the canvas has been vastly improved for greater flexibility
The color picker now utilizes available space more efficiently
Color Suggestions
Need a better color? Logoist 5 makes suggestions based on color theory
Logoist 5 calculates complementary, triadic, tetradic colors, as well as mid-tones and pastel variants
Align filters with Objects
In Logoist 5, filters can be locked to the orientation of an object
For example, when you rotate an object, the assigned gradient will also rotate accordingly
This is especially useful when working with embedded documents or object instances
Distorter
A new freeform distorter has been added to Logoist 5, allowing you to freely distort a path or object using four handles for precise adjustments
Other
You can now paste styles to multiple selected objects for efficient editing
The rendering of ruler guides on the canvas has been vastly improved for accuracy
The filter lab now supports the alteration of lens flare objects
When assigning new filters to objects, default values are now selected based on the object's size
Gradients are rendered with greater accuracy, even when assigned to very small objects