Which is easier Illustrator or Photoshop?
While it is true that Illustrator has some features that are easier to use than Photoshop, such as the pen tool, overall Photoshop is much easier to learn. Photoshop is generally better suited for working with photos and images, while Illustrator is better equipped for creating vector-based graphics and illustrations.
Is Photoshop or Illustrator harder to learn?
Of the two, I think you'll find that Illustrator is both harder to learn, and a graphics application that you'll use less frequently than Photoshop. ... So if you want to learn both Illustrator and Photoshop, my suggestion would be to start with Photoshop. Once you've got it down, then head over to Illustrator.
Which Adobe program should I learn first?
Best way to start is by learning Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. After understanding bitmap and vector graphics (Photoshop is for bitmaps, Illustrator is for vectors) you may continue with After Effects. These are only the technical aspects of Graphic/Motion Graphics Design.
Why is Photoshop harder than Illustrator?
Photoshop is harder once you master the basics because it offers so many options and just discovering which tools you need can be hard. Ideally you should learn both so you can use Photoshop for editing and creating raster images like Photos and Illustrator for vector art and typesetting.