Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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Allow user to name assets being exported when using the Assets Export feature
After dragging an element to the Asset Export panel, and clicking "Export" then "Chose", a "Replace Files" warning message will pop-up if the user has previously exported assets from that panel into the same folder.
This is a blocking occurence, where the UI doesn't offer alternatives besides canceling the whole operation and going backwards in the process.
A simple "Naming" dialog box or automatic incrementation of a number suffix at the end of the folder's name would prevent wasting time, as well as be in line with widely-accepted file export naming workflows.
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Enable right-clicks in the "New Document" window
When I open Illustrator and click "New File", the "New Document" window opens.
Several recent items populate the "Recent" tab, some of which I would love to select and remove from this window to avoid opening them by mistake when I'm trying to put down some ideas on a canvas or create an object to quickly place it in another app, regardless of the canvas size.
Unfortunately, this window is quite bare-bones, not customizable and right-clicking doesn't allow to delete previous document formats.
Enabling right-click on this window would allow users to do other things, such as:
-Save as template…
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Add “Select Objects by Path Only” to the right-click menu
Add “Select Objects by Path Only” to the right-click menu. Quick and easy switching
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TrackIR Head-Tracking Support Request for Adobe Illustrator
Dear Adobe Illustrator Product Development Team,
As a professional graphic designer and long-time Illustrator user, I would like to submit a feature request that I believe would significantly enhance both workflow efficiency and ergonomic comfort.
Advantages of TrackIR Head-Tracking Integration in Adobe Illustrator
🎯 Ergonomics & User Comfort
Reduces continuous mouse and keyboard dependency
Minimizes hand, wrist, and arm fatigue
Improves comfort during long design sessions
⚡ Speed & Workflow Efficiency
Faster zooming and panning using natural head movements
Seamless transitions between detailed and global views
Allows one hand to focus entirely on drawing or tool control
🧠 Natural &…
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In artboard mode enable unit of measure in Distribute Spacing using Align panel
Recently Artboard mode added support for the Align panel’s Distribute commands, which is great, however I can't type in the unit box for distribute. This is surely a quick fix to just enable that box when in ARTBOARD Mode.
I find myself needing to set spacing between artboards all the time, and the rearrange tool does not always work, because it just sets the same distance between multiple artboards.
I have found many scenarios where rearrange does not work, because I have different artboards of different sizes stacked on top and below and left and right.
What I really need…
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I want to be able to create specific layers to specific workspaces
I want to be able to create specific layers to specific workspaces. I work at two different jobs, and need specific layers for specific work regimens
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Pfadrichtung im Attribute-Panel anzeigen
Ich meine mich daran zu erinnern, dass früher die Pfadrichtung im Attribute-Panel ersichtlich war, wenn man einen Pfad aktiviert hatte. In Version 30.3. für OSX ist das nicht der Fall. Man kann die Pfadrichtung nur über den Workaround mit Pfeilen sehen.
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A way to delete all unnecessary handles on straight lines
I want a way to delete all unnecessary handles on straight lines Join tool create (here’s a bug report: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/51071002).
I want to select all of those and make them lines in one click. It is very time consuming to take care of each individually.2 votes -
Combine Illustrator and Photoshop into one application
Ps+Ai
What if Adobe merge both softwares (Photoshop and Illustrator) or we users able to merge both these software's tools conveniently.2 votes -
プルダウンメニュー
このサイトも同様の仕様ですが、プルダウンメニューが背景と文字の濃度が差悪く、視認性が酷い。photoshopなどは問題ない！イラストレーターのみ見にくい！迅速に対応ください。
2 votesThe problem got solved with toggling the 'Reduce transparency' option.
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Exact ARC export in DXF
Illustrator internally represents curves as Bézier paths, while CAD/CNC workflows rely on true ARC entities (constant-radius circular arcs).
At the moment, there is no reliable way to export Illustrator geometry containing circular arcs to DXF while preserving them as exact ARC entities. All curves are approximated as splines or segmented polylines, even when the geometry is mathematically circular.
This creates a serious issue for CNC workflows, where exact radii and true arcs are required for correct toolpaths, tolerances, and part fitting.A highly valuable feature would be:
• Detection of constant-radius Bézier curves
• Optional conversion of those curves to…4 votes -
An option to choose if the Artboard background color should be exported, for each format, including PNG
When exporting an artboard to PNG, I hope there is an option to follow the background color of the artboard itself. I thought the purpose of the new update is to be able to use that same background color when exporting. I still need to add a shape with the background color that I prefer before exporting.
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Move a shape side (edge) without selecting both anchor points
Illustrator currently requires selecting both anchor points of a side to move it.
When working on very tall or large objects at high zoom levels, this forces users to pan away from the working area just to select the second anchor point, interrupting focus and slowing down layout work.Feature request:
Add an edge-based editing option that allows moving an entire side (edge) of a shape by interacting with a single visible anchor point or directly with the edge itself, without selecting the opposite anchor or changing the viewport.This behavior exists in other design tools (Figma, InDesign frames, CAD…
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Bevel tool for Embossed Shapes and Text - Fully interactive
A tool to create a nice 3D-looking edge to an object, making it look raised from the page.
It can raise the object visually, by using the colour of the object and creating light and dark sides to it.
It would be great to be able to change the light direction, light height as well as other parameters such as the type of bevel - round, chiselled, etc. to give your object a physical appearance.
To create the tool with teh possibility to drag handles directly on the object to adjust depth, contrast, and light elevation in real-time.
This would…
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Percentage relationship between geometric shapes
When we have two or more logos together and they display different shapes (circles, rectangles, squares), it would be helpful to establish a relationship between them based on their percentages. How much should I enlarge or reduce a circle so that, proportionally, it has the same visual weight as a rectangle?
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Reorganize the SWATCHES WINDOW to be able to see ALL colour values
Many os us (designers) don't have a huge screen to be able to spread all windows/tools allover thus, my request is regarding the way the colours names are displayed in the swatches window. I can’t see all values!!!
Even using the "small list view", all values can't been seen (this is what I see now: C=30 M=60 Y=4...) unless the swatches window is really wide... using too much space out of my screen. (check attached image)
Maybe a quick solution could be using C30 M60 Y40 K10 instead of C=30 M=60 Y=40 K=10
There are also many space “not used”,…
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Allow to display the artboard numbers and names above art
Instead of making a clipping mask, please make the artboard number and name visible on top of art.
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Recent Window not showing Path anymore
The Recent Window on Start up Adobe Illustrator showed the Location (Path) of the .ai-Document. That has changed. There is no usefull Information now.
There can be three Files showen, each with another Location. Wich one to open???
One can be on an external HD. One on the Mac-Mini and one on the Server.Please change it back.
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Multi-letter Shortcut Combinations
I would like to see an option to create multi-letter shortcut combinations for every tool, menu item, action in Illustration.
E.g. rather than just CMD/****/OPT+ a letter (e.g. CMD+S, OPT+CMD+A, etc.) have the option to hit three letters in succession e.g. CMD+ELL (ellipse), CMD+KER (kerning), CMD+RML (Paste Remembers Layers on/off).
This would increase the number of possible shortcuts by a factor of ~2200x
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Using new Absolute mode in Transform Each dialog ignores clipping masks
Separate transformations do not affect the mask
3 votes
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