MAPublisher does just that by allowing you to use the powerful and vast design tools of the major vector graphics applications, Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia FreeHand, in order to produce maps from geographic information systems (GIS) map data.

MAPublisher is a suite of plug-ins for Adobe Illustrator and Macromedia FreeHand that bridges the gap between Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and high-end graphics software for high quality and efficient design and production of maps. Cartographic quality map production is now faster, easier and better. Avenza understands that completing cartographic tasks is best performed in the right environment such as a powerful graphics program like Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia FreeHand. MAPublisher takes you into this environment seamlessly and effortlessly with the right GIS data management tools to facilitate the map production process. Using this fast, intuitive system, your map can transcend the ordinary and become a work of art.

What's new in v9.3.3?
Addressed an issue when exporting text layers to GIS formats
Addressed an issue with storing correct parameters for a custom coordinate system when an Adobe Illustrator document is saved and reopened
Addressed an issue when creating an elevation plot without a coordinate system
Addressed an issue with importing ArcGIS MXD files
Implemented general performance enhancements

System Requirements
Adobe Illustrator CS5 / CS5.1 / CS6 / Creative Cloud
Intel processor (PowerPC is not supported)
Mac OS X 10.7 or higher
4 GB of RAM (8 GB of RAM or higher recommended)
500 MB of available hard-disk space