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  1. A key to reverse "object selection by path only" while using selection tools.

    Mostly I like to work with this setting off but there are times when it would really be nice to turn it on by holding down a key while clicking in the middle of a path.

    I don't know what key to suggest, command swaps selection for direct selection (and vice-versa), alt widens the selection of the direct selection tool and does nothing for selection, shift adds to/subtracts fom the selection. Maybe `?

    1 vote
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  2. Bring back the ability to make Picture Clipping Files!

    In illustrator you used to be able to drag any art in illustrator to your desktop and it would create a .pictclipping file.

    The file would then be a ready to use symbol or pice of art preserve spot colors, Layers, Grouping, Overprint, Any Attributes! It's simple and easy to use and so easy to share with my coworkers! More importantly, because of how simply it operates, better than the current library/symbols functions. I don't understand why they would phase it out.

    It's just not as easy to share standardized art through adobe's available functions. We get some new graphic…

    3 votes
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  3. How do I enable the Text to Graphic on my computer?

    How do I enable or get the Text to Graphic on my computer? I do not find it in Properties.

    1 vote
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  4. Make Pattern Options work when stroke is selected in tool panel

    You can't open the pattern editor from swatches panel or from shortcut if stroke is selected in tools panel. I shot screen grab to demonstrate.

    I can see why it might be desired behaviour, but you can still select patterns to fill a selection, while stroke is selected in tools panel. so it doesn't seem to make sense.

    If fill is selected, you can enter the pattern editor for a selected swatch, from the swatches panel independent of pattern swatches in use or active in project. But if stroke is active/selected you can not.

    Uploaded unlisted full res screen capture…

    2 votes
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  5. Make color choosing UI consistent

    I never like it when the big color chooser with the square color gradient and numeric fields pop up.
    Why does it exist?
    Would like to have a user preference to choose the color picker in stead of having Illustrator to popup with several different color mixers.

    When double clicking the stroke or fill color, the big unusefull (imho) thing pops up, when clicking a swatch, a compact mixer pops up.

    For me, it would be nice to construct my own combination of color mixers: RGB and HSB in 1 view, with sliders, without the big picking gradient, without cmyk,…

    1 vote
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  6. Avoid text converted to outlines when opening PDF

    [Previous discussions in https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/avoid-text-converted-to-outlines-when-opening-pdf/m-p/15352684]

    Currently Adobe Illustrator automatically and arbitrarily converts text parts to outlines, making these parts not editable nor selectable.

    It's not related to fonts, because that font is on my computer, and, other text parts that has exactly the same font are editable and not converted.

    It's just because of the code point. For example, in term ∀𝑥, the ∀ (U+2200) is editable and 𝑥 (U+1D465) is converted to outline. I really dislike this arbitrary behaviour. If compatibility is considered critical, the program should at least give an option to allow us the users to…

    1 vote
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  7. Add Units to Move Function

    It would be great if when using the MOVE feature we could switch between UNIT types (Inches, Pixels, Points, etc...). For example, often we want the file in inches but to move in points.

    1 vote
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  8. Add Option to Save Both Editable and Outlined Text PDFs Simultaneously

    As a graphic designer, I often need to provide clients with both editable and outlined text versions of my work. Currently, this requires manually saving two separate files: one with editable text and another with text converted to outlines.

    I propose adding a feature in Adobe Illustrator's "Save As PDF" dialog that allows users to check an option like:

    "Would you like to save two versions of this file? (Editable text and Outlined text)"

    Upon selection, Illustrator would automatically generate:

    filename_editable.pdf

    filename_outlined.pdf

    This enhancement would streamline the workflow, reduce the risk of errors, and save valuable time for designers.

    Thank…

    1 vote
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  9. Allow to change the color of a 3D material without editing it in Substance

    Die Änderung der Materialfarben für die 3D-Darstellung in Illustrator funktioniert nicht - insbesondere die Farbänderung ist nicht möglich. Hier muss mann immer umständlich neue Farben in Substance anlegen :/

    Changing the material colors for the 3D rendering in Illustrator doesn't work—especially changing the color isn't possible. You always have to laboriously create new colors in Substance :/

    1 vote
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  10. Perpendicular Line Tool to Path

    When I draw a line at any angle with the pen tool, I want to be able to draw a new line exactly perpendicular to that line. The name of the feature I want is "Perpendicular Line Tool". A tool that will ensure that the second line I draw is perpendicular to the first line when I draw a line in any direction, and will find and show me the 90 degree angle to each other. Please add, this should be a default feature in Adobe.

    2 votes
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  11. SDK access to Perspective grid

    Please add SDK interface for plugins to get and set values in the perspective grid, and to add and move art on the perspective grid. I want to extend the functionality of the perspective grid for technical illustrators.

    2 votes
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  12. Request to Remove or Hide the "Home" Icon in Illustrator Interface

    The "Home" icon in the top-left corner of the Illustrator interface is intrusive and unnecessary for daily workflow. Its placement directly interferes with accessing the "File" dropdown menu, as accidental clicks on the Home icon can disrupt the creative process by taking users out of their active project.

    The Home screen can already be disabled in Preferences, making the icon itself redundant. For advanced users who rely on speed and efficiency, the presence of this icon adds no real value and only introduces the risk of misclicks.

    Please consider providing an option to hide or disable the Home icon entirely…

    2 votes
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  13. I wish there were a guide window in the illustration showing where I am right now.

    It would be helpful if the illustration had a guide or indicator showing my current location.

    1 vote
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  14. Adobe fonts searching on top of the font list > easier entry

    Adobe fonts browsing on top of the font list. Instead of scrolling down the (large) loaded fonts list, I would suggest searching Adobe fonts on top of the font list or a dedicated search entry.

    2 votes
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  15. Please please please repair the Template system

    Saving my own Template is still a pain, since the folder where those are stored needs extra privileges, which can't be given from within the Save Template dialog.
    Please, rework this Template save / load system, and make it fail proof and rock solid.

    This is how it should work in 2025:
    -Save Template.
    -Give Name
    -Done

    2 votes
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  16. Add Axis Constraints, to restrict transformations to a chosen axis

    Some 3D editors allow to limit moving to a chosen axis/axes.
    3DS Max has a dedicated floating panel with buttons, and Blender allows to hold a key to force it: https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/scene_layout/object/editing/transform/control/axis_locking.html

    In Ai we can hold Shift, but the axis chosen depends on the position of the cursor, and it’s not the same.
    Please make it possible to use X/Y keys (similar to the recent E key for Enclosed selection Mode) to actually choose a preferred axis. Perhaps Z can be used for 45°? :)

    Original idea by Junior Rocha

    6 votes
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  17. Numpad Enter to commit text.

    Please, please, please can the devs change Illustrator so that the Numpad Enter key submits/commits text rather than going to a new line?

    2 votes
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  18. Reduce Quality on file opening

    I would like to have an option when illustrator detects me opening large and complicated files that my computer might struggle with running. This option would automatically simplify paths and decrease or outright eliminate gradients, as well as doing stuff to decrease the intensity of effects on the system.

    This would be extremely helpful with taking care of files that people send into my company where they just go all out in complexity. For example, I had someone send in a file that had over 150k anchor points for 18 paths in a 9mm x 9mm artboard. This would be…

    2 votes
    0 comments  ·  Performance, Enhancements  ·  Admin →
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  19. Bulk add graphics to library

    Selecting multiple groups of objects and adding to a library adds them all as one giant graphic. Can't we have them added separately? Years of life have been lost adding one graphic at a time to a library.

    2 votes
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  20. QuickLook Preview Support for EPS Files on macOS via Adobe own framework

    As of macOS 15 (Sequoia), Apple has officially removed all system-level support for rendering Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files in QuickLook. This change began in macOS 12 (Monterey), when Apple deprecated the internal PostScript conversion frameworks (notably PSNormalizer.framework), and culminated in macOS 14 (Sonoma) and 15 (Sequoia), where these frameworks were entirely removed.

    Historically, Finder’s QuickLook preview for .eps files relied on these system frameworks to convert PostScript content into a previewable image. Many third-party applications (including Illustrator) used the same system calls to provide file previews. Even QuickLook plugins like Illustrator.qlgenerator or others that claimed .eps support were not rendering…

    4 votes
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