The new way to replace doesn't work correctly. Like Egor said it only works correctly when you select the files that need replacing, but even that doesn't work fully.

We keep a file saved with 10 files with a broken link, so when we open the file it opens the dialog box for replacing or ignoring the links. No matter which of the 3 replace options I choose it will still ask me for each individual file how to handle it. This is not efficient.

I like the functionality. much better. I think the UI could be spread out horizontally but this looks great to me

As the status says, a new way to handle links en masse is offered for testing.
It looks like the attached images show.

My personal opinion is: I like where it’s going, but this looks pretty bloated, it breaks legacy workflows, and I don’t like the current version.

The decision to have names on separate lines I get...
And I understand why it has to be a column, and not three columns...
I just don’t find it anything elegant or easy to read. The name of the original missing link, duplicated twice, alternating like a sandwich, hardly makes it easy to see and grasp the idea between 'Current' and 'All' options.

Then... it just doesn’t work it seems.
1. I linked an image and made 10 duplicates of it
2. I renamed the file and got the dialog #1
3. I chose to Replace and picked the renamed file
4. I set 'All instances' — so I expect to have all 10 copies of this image replaced with the renamed file.
But instead I get this 'Could not find the linked file' warning for each selected image. Why?

If I select several duplicated linked images on canvas / in Links panel and choose Relink in the Links panel’s menu, and then pick 'All instances' option in Place dialog — it works... but it doesn’t replace only those duplicated I wanted to replace and selected, it replaces them ALL.
Yes, the name of the option says so.
But how can I replace only those I selected?

As I see it, Apply to All checkmark should be brought back.
If enabled and Replace is clicked, the 'Current instance' option should just become disabled.
The name of the link should go to the dialog’s header, just like InDesign does it.

I believe the options should be like these.
Replace [filename]:
— Current instance only (should be disabled if Apply to All was used)
— Selected instances (should be disabled if none were selected)
— All instances
'Search for Missing Links in This Folder' should be a checkmark, to distinguish it from 'Replace [filename]' choice.
If it gets ticked, all radio buttons above (or to the left of it) should become disabled and blank — since it’s a different thing altogether.
However, if unchecked, Ai should restore the choice made by user and not default it.
That is, if one clicked 'Selected Instances' and then enabled 'Search for...' — then 'Selected...' becomes blank and disabled.
But if 'Search for...' is toggled back — 'Selected...' must become active and picked.
And 'Search for...' should be disabled as well if no links are missing.

Illustrator 2025 (Beta) (29.1.0 #2)

'Apply to All' checkbox has been removed, but a more proper new feature has been added. I fully support this new feature.

Its been over 3 months since this was broken, we desperately need this fixed to save us HOURS of set up time every day. I had high hopes when it was returned in the previous Beta version, but now its gone again. We just need it returned and for it to stay there, there is no reason to remove it

"The team confirms this is no longer available in Beta 29.0.0.38 and is going to be revisited in the next one."

this is Hilarious.. is this team work?.. sounds like everyone is working individually and not communicating. Adobe you can do better. I believe in you!

It's a load of bull. They're doing the typical Adobe thing where they don't listen to, or care about, users.

MacOS 13.6.9
Illustrator 28.7.1

NOT FIXED YET.

I just downloaded the newest update for Illustrator and the "Replace All" option is STILL missing. Why? How many customers need to say how this has messed up their work flow before you care to fix it?

I see Adobe has you hard at work implementing the AI (artificial intelligence) features. That's useless to us. Sure it's fun for people with nothing better to do. It's fine for a small company that can't afford to actually pay a graphic artist – but even then the results are a mixed bag at best.

MAYBE you could mention to your bosses that this feature is sorely missed by the professionals that actually use your software. Maybe you could manage to just replace the code you deleted for this useful feature? I downloaded that script you recommended and it doesn't work consitantly – particularly with placing .pdf files rather than .ai files.

If I have 10 links that are all the same.. there isnt a way to replace all 10 at the same time with a the same new link. please fix this. this is using 29.0.38 on windows 64

And its broken again. As of v 29.0 (Beta)
I updated today and now the "replace all" option is gone again

But unfortunately not in the current 28.7 shipping version.

@ar designconcept
28.6 is not 28.8 :)
This is still only in Beta 28.8.0.43 or higher Beta build — not yet in the GA build.

MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1
Illustrator 28.6

Still not appear. i need it urgently!

Illustrator 2024 (Beta) 28.8.0 #43
I have confirmed that the function has been restored.

This is perfect! Exactly what we needed, just the replace all checkbox returned. I tested this with an old file we've been using forever and its working the same way! I believe this has been fixed with this Beta version. Thank you for listening to all of us and making it right!
When can we expect the next full version of Illustrator with this function returned?

I downloaded the Beta version and nothing was fixed?

Volví y me quedé en Illustrator 28.4 porque allí aún está "apply to all".

No quiero actualizar el programa si no reparan eso. Según este foro aún sigue el problema.

¿Qué esperan?

MacOS 13.6.7
Illustrator 28.6

問題がまだ修正されていません。
v28.5と同じままです。
冗長なオプションを増やすのではなく「全てに適用」チェックボックスを元に戻してください。

The problem has not been fixed yet.
It remains the same as v28.5.
Please restore the "Apply to all" checkbox as soon as possible instead of adding redundant options.

I just updated to v28.6 and I don't see this dialog box when replacing files. I agree with many of the comments that say just put back what was there before. It worked very well. What was broken that needed fixing? Is there a Hippocratic Oath for coders? First do no harm...