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  1. Embedding illustrator files creates bigger artwork than original

    I use a lot old (or not that old) artwork into some new client jobs (eg: a logo or a background for a new project for consistency purposes) and sometimes embedding prior illustrator files in illustrator creates bigger artwork than original. (when I mean bigger is size i'm talking about. eg.: a square in original file was 10x10mm and when embedded gets 13x13mm)

    It happens only when embedding and the only workaround is using flatten transparency.

    I still don't know what exactly triggers this issue as it happens with seemingly random files.

    1 vote

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  2. illustrator wont open file windows

    I have searched the support site and user voice with no results.

    When I attempt to drag an *.ai file from the explorer window to Illustrator, or when I double click the file, it does not open. When I double click the file, Illustrator opens or switches to the window, my cursor briefly shows the 'thinking' animation but nothing happens.

    • There is no freeze or crash
    • Restart of the application did not fix the issue.
    • File>>Open is the only way I can open files
    • This happens to all files whether created with CC 2019 or earlier versions

    Specs:
    Illustrator CC…

    15 votes

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  3. SVG import misses a lot of ID's

    In 2017 Illustrator import of SVG was ok, all the G tag ID's where converter to names of the the group. PERFECT! But now it is going wrong it is converted for some id's ok but most are converted to <Group> instead of the ID what is going wrong here!

    Please solve this ASAP

    1 vote

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  4. Multiple artboards saved as AI. But opens as a PDF

    Multiple artboards saved as AI. But opens as a PDF.

    1 vote

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  5. Illustrator does not embed a color profile when exporting artwork to PNG format

    When exporting to JPG format there is option to select color profile and an option to embed the chosen color profile in file. There is no such support for PNG files and I find many times I am asked for a transparent PNG file for print work and am unable to embed color profile.

    33 votes

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  6. Export *.ai to *svg image is lost small object items

    I have problem when convert from *.ai file to *svg, --> *.svg file result is in correct ( not the same: lost small objects, image was flipped, ... )

    Environment:
    OS: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.14.2
    Illustrator: Adobe Illustrator CC 2019

    1. Select File -> Save as ... --> choose SVG ( svg ) --> click button "save"
    2. SVG options dialog choose option like attach image.
    3. click "OK" to save to SVG file

    Expected:
    Display in SVG is the same with AI editor

    Actual:
    + SVG is lost some objects.
    + SVG display not the same with AI Editor
    + Lost…

    3 votes

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  7. Saving dialogue box is persistent above all other apps and windows (mac)

    I think the Illustrator save dialogue box that persists above all other windows on my mac, should not stay above all apps and windows - should stay top of stack within the illustrator environment only

    2 votes

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  8. svg import - Support of class assignments at group level

    AI 23.0.3 on Win 10
    We tried to open a svg created with another tool in AI but there are always display problems. So we compared svg code created in both tools of a filled rectangle and a line.
    AI ignores the settings of the svg because of NO support of class on group level (g class). CSS is also not always read well.

    Is there a possibility to fix this problem?

    2 votes

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  9. Diagrams pasted from excel (office 365 version) to adobe illustrator on MAC cannot show correct font of numbers and characters

    It seems that the original version of excel (such as office 2013 and office 2016) do not have this problem. However, diagrams pasted from excel to clipboard is correct. So there may be some problem in transfering diagrams from latest excel version.

    1 vote

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  10. Embedded images are lost when saving as a PDF

    When I save a .ai file as a .pdf, many of the embedded .psd images are missing when I open the PDF in Acrobat. I have reinstalled Illustrator (2019) and Acrobat (Pro DC), but the problem persists. I have tried saving using different pdf formats, but the images are still missing in the PDF. If, however, I open the PDF in Illustrator, the images reappear. Thoughts?

    2 votes

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  11. Export for Screen Window not closing after export

    Hello, I am currently running a windows 8 and Adobe Illustrator 23.0.6

    I tried to export multiple files to Creative Cloud Storage through the export to screens menu.

    I expected the export to screens menu to close automatically after exporting the images.

    However this resulted in the export to screens menu remaining on the screen and preventing me from clicking off it. Currently the only way to get rid of this menu is to close down the whole program and restart it.

    1 vote

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  12. Opening duplicate document with broken links closes original

    Steps:

    1) Try to open an already open file and get the "This document is already open; create another window for the document?" prompt.

    2) Select "No"

    3) Still get "Could not find linked file..." warning with "Replace / Ignore / Cancel" options.

    4) If you select Cancel (most obvious selection as per above "No" don't open another version of this document), the original version of this file also closes, with no "Save changes" prompt or anything. Any changes are subsequently lost.

    This is very unintuitive UX and is a very costly mistake to make.

    2 votes

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  13. 3 votes

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    It is not clear on your post which version of Illustrator you are using.
    Please accept my sincere apology for the inconvenience. Please get in touch with us at any of the other support channels – https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html . Since this is not a generic issue that we can reproduce at our end, we will need someone to look into your machine to figure out what is going on here.

    Please do take a moment to review our support policy for removable and network media if you are using it: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/kb/illustrator-support-networks-removable-media.html

  14. SVG: RTL text is shifted

    We have tried to import correct SVG with RTL text. The SVG looks ok in browsers(Chrome, FireFox). If we just open the SVG file in Adobe Illustrator the RTL text will be shifted to the right. As we see Adobe Illustrator pre-processes SVG but the result looks incorrectly. Are there some specifics of RTL processing that we can take into account? We aspect to see the same SVG rendering as in browsers. (see attached file : as SVG files can not be attached, I've replaced .svg with .txt)

    2 votes

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    Hello Maksim,

    Thanks a lot for bringing this issue to our attention. We can confirm the issue and added it to our backlog.

    Greetings,
    Dirk

  15. Not saving work

    Illustrator 2019 is not saving my work properly. I save the file, then close and reopen it to find only half the work was actually saved.

    5 votes

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  16. SVG properties settings reset with software update

    We use custom settings in the SVG properties window when we save images as SVGs. When I install an illustrator update, it wipes out my custom settings and replaces them with the default settings.

    1 vote

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  17. Version 23.0.3 Adobe PDF Preset / Transparency Flattener Preset "Convert All Text to Outlines" Not Working

    In all previous versions of Illustrator and InDesign, when saving a PDF, I have been able to set my PDF settings to convert all text to outlines by checking "Convert All Text To Outlines" in my Adobe PDF preset. Since my recent update to 23.0.3, this feature is no longer working properly. The setting is still an option, however, upon save/export of the PDF, text is not converted to outlines as it previously was.

    I have reached out to customer support for this issue and have been informed that this issue is "expected behavior of the software".

    How is this…

    3 votes

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  18. 121 votes

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    We have the fix available in the latest release. Please update Illustrator using Adobe Creative Cloud application to the latest build for version Illustrator CC 22.1.
    Please refer to our knowledge base FAQhttps://illustrator.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1844590 if you face difficulty in update.
    Or get in touch with us at any of the other support channels – https://helpx.adobe.com/support.html

    Warm Regards,
    Ashutosh Chaturvedi | Sr. Quality Engineering Manager – Illustrator
    Adobe. Make It an Experience.

  19. Error: "Unable to export at this resolution" for jpeg at 300ppi

    For larger artboards (6500 square), I'm trying to export them at 300ppi jpegs for print (as requested by the printer). Every time I try to export at 300ppi, I get the message "unable to export at this resolution, please lower the resolution and try again."

    I've been informed of the Photoshop workaround, but we should be able to save vector files especially out as high res jpeg's straight from Illustrator!

    2 votes

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  20. PNG export broken

    I receive an error every time I try to export a PNG from any file. Other export formats work without a problem.

    Working on a Macbook Pro with MacOS Mojave running the latest version of Illustrator (updated this morning).

    4 votes

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