Illustrator (Desktop) Feature Requests
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Make "Create Outlines" not greyed out when text is selected
If I am creating a text element for the sole purpose of converting it to outline, it is confusing that the "Type > Create Outlines" option is greyed out when the text is selected.
"Create Outlines" should not be greyed out, and when the user clicks there could potentially be a warning the first time saying:
"Creating Outlines will make it impossible
to edit the text box, would you like to proceed?[ ] Do not show this message again"
Although one could assume that the user knows what they are doing, and that the warning message might be annoying rather than helpful.
At the present moment, it is annoying to not be able to access the feature, and adds extra steps to have to deselect the very object that the user wants to modify to be able to enable this modification.
It makes it feel like the user made a mistake, and could confuse them into thinking that one of their actions disabled the feature.Additionally, it would make sense for a user to be able to select only a selection of text from a text block, and then proceed to Create Outlines for only this selection (for example to create decorated initials for print).
In this scenario, Illustrator would divide the text block into two elements upon clicking the menu, one with the outlined text and one where the remaining part of the text block remains editable.
If I am creating a text element for the sole purpose of converting it to outline, it is confusing that the "Type > Create Outlines" option is greyed out when the text is selected.
"Create Outlines" should not be greyed out, and when the user clicks there could potentially be a warning the first time saying:
"Creating Outlines will make it impossible
to edit the text box, would you like to proceed?[ ] Do not show this message again"
Although one could assume that the user knows what they are doing, and that the warning message might be annoying…
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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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Make Path direction available for all Paths
Make Path direction available for all Paths. Not only Compound Paths are influenced by Path direction. Patterns are too. And other apps, like After Effects make use of Path direction as well.
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Suggestion for Faster Clipping Mask Editing Workflow in Adobe Illustrator
I would like to suggest a small workflow improvement for Clipping Mask editing in Illustrator.
Currently, when an image inside a clipping mask becomes stretched or distorted, users need to go through multiple steps such as:
Isolate Selected Clipping Mask
Edit Contents
Resize or reposition the image
Exit isolation modeThis process can feel slow during fast-paced design work.
It would be extremely helpful if Illustrator had:
A dedicated shortcut for “Edit Clipping Mask Contents”
A quick toggle button directly on the control bar
Or an easier one-click option to switch between editing the mask and the content inside itThis could significantly improve workflow speed for graphic designers and make clipping mask editing more intuitive.
I would like to suggest a small workflow improvement for Clipping Mask editing in Illustrator.
Currently, when an image inside a clipping mask becomes stretched or distorted, users need to go through multiple steps such as:
Isolate Selected Clipping Mask
Edit Contents
Resize or reposition the image
Exit isolation modeThis process can feel slow during fast-paced design work.
It would be extremely helpful if Illustrator had:
A dedicated shortcut for “Edit Clipping Mask Contents”
A quick toggle button directly on the control bar
Or an easier one-click option to switch between editing the mask and the content inside it…
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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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Image trace options
I like the 'ignore color' function. I want to have an option where I can select i.e. four colors, and image trace the divides the image into those four categories. This could save so much time in tracing maps/drawings/scans.
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Provide angle / rotation in Info panel, for text and other parametric objects
For Parametric objects, like text objects, Ai knows the rotation, if applied. Please give the user that information in the Info panel, when a rotated parametric object is selected.
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Fast Skew Option in Illustrator
I’d love to see a faster skew workflow in Illustrator.
Currently, skewing objects requires extra steps, and it feels slower than it should be for frequent transformations.
Suggested behavior:
- When an object is selected, the normal bounding box appears.
- When the cursor moves near the left, right, top, or bottom edges of the bounding box, the cursor automatically changes to a skew icon (two opposite arrows).
- Click and drag from those edges to quickly skew the object.
- This would work similarly to how "rotating or scaling" works near corners, but specifically for skew transformations.
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Why are PDFs from illustrator so much larger than from INDD?
I could have the same layout in illustrator and in INDD, use the same export settings, and illustrator PDFs are always super big. Maybe it's because they hold data from artboards that weren't included in export. I've tried opening the PDFs back into Illustrator to delete unnecessary artboards, and random stuff on pasteboard. I've tried deleting all hidden layers. Rasterizing masked photos doesn't work either. I could have a 4meg pdf from INDD, or one from AI would be 80megs. Thanks for considering.
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Allow customized names for exported artboards
Allow me to customize the name of artboards that are exported or saved as.
OR, change the automatic naming to include the artboard number at the front of the file name so they will be in the same order as they are in the document when sorted alphabetically.
Here is how I would use this feature:
We use Illustrator to create client presentations. Artboards are named according to their content. Often saving/exporting as a PDF from Ai results in a file that's too large to email.
So I export each artboard as a PNG. The naming convention for these files is FileName_ArtboardName.png.
Then I import the PNGs to Acrobat. Then rearrange the pages in Acrobat to the correct order.
My workaround is to rename the artboards before export with the artboard number at the beginning of the artboard name, then the PNGs are in the correct order in Finder, and when imported into Acrobat.
Adding the artboard to the artboard name has to be done manually, which if you have more than a few artboards gets tedious. And if you change the order of the artboards, you have to manually change the number in the artboard names.
I envision it as a preference pane, similar to how Lightroom Classic handles file names for export. Or it could be an option when exporting.
Allow me to customize the name of artboards that are exported or saved as.
OR, change the automatic naming to include the artboard number at the front of the file name so they will be in the same order as they are in the document when sorted alphabetically.
Here is how I would use this feature:
We use Illustrator to create client presentations. Artboards are named according to their content. Often saving/exporting as a PDF from Ai results in a file that's too large to email.
So I export each artboard as a PNG. The naming convention for these files…
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Export for screens with subfolders organized by artboard
Often I am having to export multiple file formats for all artboards in a single working file. E.g. when sending a group of signs to a printer, they will want an individual native .AI file, a PNG full-res preview, and a JPG thumbnail. Currently, you can create subfolders based on Scale or Filetype, but it would be immensely helpful if there was the ability to create subfolders based off of Artboard Name, since it is often the specific design that someone is looking for.
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More texture should be added to 3D materials
il faudrait ajouter plus de texture pour la matière 3D
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Add an ability to Select Subject to intelligently identify the main subject, as in Photoshop
I hope Illustrator can also have a feature like Photoshop’s “Select Subject,” to quickly and intelligently identify the main subject in an image and select it with one click.
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Please rework the Gradient Annotator: stop the scale gizmo from vanishing and correct the icon for the Aspect Ratio
When trying to scale a gradient, the Scale gizmo's disappear all the time. Trying numerically is a pain, with a dropdown list of percentages, in stead of a slider, nudge buttons and input field.
Also, it is unclear why 'Aspect Ratio' is set in %. Turns out to be the scale of the width. But the icon shows arrows for the height. I think a UI-expert should rework this, accompanied by a user.2 votes -
Cannot select some character in Thai
Normally, I can select every character in Thai. Now it cannot be separately selected, especially the tone mark and the vowel. Please see the attached picture for reference.
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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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Photoshop効果「シャープ」のメニュー復活とUI改善の要望 Bring Sharpen / Unsharp Mask effect back
以前のバージョンで利用可能だった「シャープ」や「アンシャープマスク」がメニューから消去されている現状は、作業効率を著しく下げています。
リクエスト：
メニューへの直接配置： 画像を鮮明にするのは基本的な操作です。「効果ギャラリー」の奥に隠したり、Photoshopの起動を強制したりせず、Illustratorのメニューから直接選択できるように戻してください。
用語の分かりやすさ： 「アンシャープ」といった内部処理の名称ではなく、ユーザーの目的である「シャープ（鮮明化）」という名称で直感的に使えるUIにしてください。
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2 votes
View > Snap to Glyph option regulates these smart guides
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Allow no not change the font in Glyphs panel to match the selected text
When I display the Glyphs panel while text is selected, the font attributes of the selected text are applied, causing the font at the bottom of the Glyphs panel to change to the selected font.
For example, if I’m looking at Futura symbols but accidentally click on text set to Helvetica — the symbols displayed switch to Helvetica.
There are times when I want to enter a special character, such as a cherry blossom mark, at the beginning of Futura text. However, when I try to view and enter that character using the Glyphs panel and click on the Futura text, the font changes. Therefore, I would like a checkbox or similar option added so that when I click on the text, I can choose whether to change the Glyphs panel’s display to match the selected text’s font or keep it displaying the font I’m currently viewing.
When I display the Glyphs panel while text is selected, the font attributes of the selected text are applied, causing the font at the bottom of the Glyphs panel to change to the selected font.
For example, if I’m looking at Futura symbols but accidentally click on text set to Helvetica — the symbols displayed switch to Helvetica.
There are times when I want to enter a special character, such as a cherry blossom mark, at the beginning of Futura text. However, when I try to view and enter that character using the Glyphs panel and click on the Futura…
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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
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