Illustrator (Desktop) Bugs
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- Details of your operating system
- The version of Adobe Illustrator (desktop)
- The steps you were taking when you experienced the issues
- Your expected result and the actual result
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Gradient Panel gets cut off when selecting a gradient object.
There's an odd bug on Mac (M1 Pro with Latest version of Tahoe) where the Gradient Panel will expand in a way that it cuts off the position input when selecting an object with a gradient. Collapsing and opening the panel temporarily fixes it, but if you click off and click another gradient object again, it'll do it again.
This bug was also in 30.1, and I just updated to the latest version a few minutes ago, tested it again, and the issue is still there.
Gif was recorded using the latest version, 30.2.1.2 votes -
Transparency Lost in After Effects When Importing v30 AI Files
Transparency Information Lost When Importing Illustrator v30 AI Files into After Effects 2026
Environment:
- Hardware: MacBook Pro 16-inch (November 2023), Apple M3 Pro, 36GB RAM
- OS: macOS Sequoia 15.7.4
- Illustrator version with issue: v30.2.1 (2026)
- Illustrator version without issue: v28.7.10 (2024)
- After Effects version: 2026When an .ai file saved in Illustrator 2026 (v30) is imported as footage into After Effects 2026, transparency information — including blend modes, opacity settings, and effects such as drop shadows — is lost or ignored. Affected layers render as fully opaque.
Re-saving the identical artwork in Illustrator 2024 (v28.7.10)…
1 voteHi,
Thank you for reporting this issue. Could you please try reproducing the workflow on the latest version of Illustrator (v30.3) and let us know if the issue still persists?
Thanks,
Illustrator Team
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PDF/X-4 Export Produces Non-Compliant PDFs in Illustrator v30.2.1
In v28, when exporting PDF/X-4 via an Action or script, inserting a "Convert to Working CMYK" step into the workflow allowed consistent production of PDF/X-4 compliant files with no preflight errors.
In v30, following the exact same workflow with identical files and the same preset now produces non-compliant PDFs. Acrobat preflight reports two distinct errors that did not occur in v28.
Preflight Error #1 — Placed image ICC profile conflict:
"CMYK source profile is the same as the PDF/X output intent destination profile (201 occurrences, 2 pages)"Cause: Placed PSD files have Japan Color 2001 Coated embedded as an ICC…
2 votesWe are aware of a scenario this happens but it was reproducible in 28.x as well. If the Document Color Profile and Output Intent Color profile are different then we observe this issue. Please confirm the color settings you have used and also share the test file to sharewithai@adobe.com to validate the above case.
In the above case, assigning the document color profile to "Japan Color 2001 Coated" produce a compliant PDF/X file. Please try this workaround and let us know.
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Missing fonts with asterisk still appear in Illustrator font menu — even after cache cleanup
Illustrator keeps showing missing fonts with an asterisk (*) in the font menu, even when those fonts are no longer installed or active.
This happens even in new blank documents and after multiple attempts to clean caches and reset preferences.
It makes the font list cluttered and hard to navigate, especially for users who work with many typefaces.
Please consider adding an option to hide missing fonts from the font menu, or improve the way Illustrator handles font references and cache rebuilding.
This issue has been affecting productivity and font management for a long time.
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Illustrator no longer keeping custom layer colors. Layer colors revert to black
In recent Illustrator builds, custom layer colors applied to layers are not being saved with the document. When reopening the file, all layers that used custom colors revert to black, regardless of the original assignments. Default layer colors still persist correctly.
Steps to Reproduce:
Create a new Illustrator document.
Add multiple layers.
Assign custom RGB colors to the layers (not from the default layer color list).
Save and close the document.
Reopen the document.Expected Result:
Layers retain the custom colors assigned to them.Actual Result:
All custom-colored layers revert to black, while default colors are preserved.Impact:
This breaks…6 votesWe have fixed this issue with latest Beta - 30.0.0.114
Please give it a try and let us know your observations.
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Rasterize creates a thin horizontal bright stripe / line
I tried to rasterize my clipped mask short design (images & vector within), but the result raster was damaged white line on it.
after I tried other anti-aliasing option to none, it seems done fine and without damage. So I think it's from the anti-aliasing option which caused it.
Windows 11, Illustrator 30.12 votes -
Opening PDF-Files saved from CAD gets fault mevige when opend.
When opening a flowcart in illustrator, a pdf-file saved from a CAD-File, i get a fault messege saying ”there are fonts in the document that are not installed on the computer”.
This is a new fault that came up last week, been using pdf-files for a year and it have never been a problem until now.
Is there something i can do about it?
Due to confidentiality, I unfortunately cannot upload images on my work.1 vote -
Can't Save multiple artboards as a Single File PDF from Export for Screens in 29.6
Even though the single file option is checked, multiple artboards will not be saved in a single file, but as separate PDFs.
This worked in previous versions.
See forum report from Helena here:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/illustrator-2025-mac-os-15-4-1-can-t-save-single-file-pdf-from-export-for-screen/m-p/15381019#M4454636 votesFix is available in version 29.7.1
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アートボード左上の角に丸が表示される ／ Brush tip shape appears in top-left corner of the artboard
再現手順
1. Illustratorを起動して新規ドキュメントを作成する
2. ブラシパネルでカリグラフィブラシのサムネイルをクリックする
3. アートボードの左上の角を確認すると、ブラシの先端形状の丸が表示される回避策
- ブラシツールに切り替えてからカリグラフィブラシのサムネイルをクリックすると丸は表示されない
- 丸が表示された後でも、ブラシツールに切り替えると消える一度でもブラシツールに切り替えれば、その後はIllustratorを終了するまで、新たな別のドキュメントを作成してもこの丸は出現しません。
- MacOS14（Sonoma）+Illustrator2025（29.5）で確認
- Windowsでも同様の手順で再現するそう
- これまで再現条件が分からず報告出来なかったが、2022年の時点で既に発生しており、現在まで改善されないままである
表示が煩わしいのみで特に大きな実害はありませんが、さらに古いバージョンでは発生しなかった不具合です。できるだけ早い解消が望まれます。
Steps to reproduce:
- Create a new document in Illustrator.
- In the Brushes panel, click a Calligraphic Brush thumbnail.
- A round shape appears in the top-left corner of the artboard.
Workaround:
- Switching to the Brush Tool before clicking the brush prevents this.
- Switching to the Brush Tool after the shape appears will remove it.After switching to the Brush Tool once, it won’t appear again during the session.
Notes:
- Reproduced on macOS 14 (Sonoma) + Illustrator 2025 (v29.5).
- Also confirmed…14 votesClaimed to be fixed in the latest 30.3 general release. Please update, check, and comment back it the tip ever shows up again.
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Hand tool is getting stuck in 29.1, massive performance issues
Since yesterday Illustrator has virtually become unusable to me and I have no idea what happened. I didn't install any new apps.
The issue is seems to be focused around using spacebar to pan around my document. It gets stuck on the hand tool and the pan itself is laggy. When using the middle button on my mouse, the pan works perfectly though.
Left clicking on elements and manipulating them is an unsurmountable task with these issues, effectively making Illustrator unusable to me now...
I really hope someone else is also experiencing this, but I haven't been able to find…
13 votesIt seems like using Magnet app together with Illustrator breaks something. Try to disable it for now (sadly, it is reported Ignore option does not do it).
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Add Used Colors command in Swatches ignores colors from Repeat objects
Repeat Objects are strange objects.
If we choose Add Used Color, color from the repeat object are ignored.
Another problem is that Select All Unused in Swatches selects colors used in Repeat objects: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/51093643
Spotted by Jean-Claude Tremblay
More related problems:
- Repeat objects ignore Select > Inverse command: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/50797535
- Have 'Select All Unused' in the Swatches panel look inside symbols: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/42368422
- Select Unused Swatches does not select the second black swatch in Grays color group: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/492568072 votes -
Select All Unused in Swatches selects colors used in Repeat objects
Repeat Objects are strange objects.
If colors are only inside a repeat object, using Select All Unused will select the swatches even when use in the repeat object.
Another problem is that Add Used Colors command in Swatches ignores colors from Repeat objects: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/51093658
Spotted by Jean-Claude Tremblay
More related problems:
- Repeat objects ignore Select > Inverse command: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/50797535
- Have 'Select All Unused' in the Swatches panel look inside symbols: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/42368422
- Select Unused Swatches does not select the second black swatch in Grays color group: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/492568072 votes -
Scale percentages are not consistent for images.
When placing a file without changing the scale, the links panel should display 100%.
It does that for Linked Tiff (and PSD) files, but displays a scale percentage (that depends on the resolution) for JPEG and PNG files.
When images are Embedded, a scale percentage is shown, where a resolution of 72 ppi is shown as 100% and smaller percentages for higher resolutions.
When images are just placed 100% should be shown, they are not scaled and their size reflects their resolution.
Currently (Illustrator 28.7.1) it will show 100% for a Linked Tiff file with a resolution of 144 ppi,…51 votesIt seems like this issue has been finally addressed in the Beta 30.6.0.11. As reported, the only format that isn't affected by the fix is EPS.
Please try to update and verify it if it finally works as expected.
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My files are not saving
Whenever I save a file it says it was saved on my desktop, but when I go to find it later its not there, like it didnt save or never even existed. I was recently working on a few files and I saved them all, but when I opened the app again only five opened, more then 70% of my work was lost and I dont know why.
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1 vote
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Remplacement de police sans avertissement
Bonjour, aujourd'hui j'ai réouvert un fichier .ai et sans avertissement une des polices, pourtant déjà installée (et pas d'Adobe fonts) a été tout simplement remplacée par de la Myriad pro.
Sans alerte, sans notification. Le seul indice à part l'apparence visuelle absolument différente, a été que j'ai documenté en écrivant en toutes lettres le nom de la police utilisée dans ma créa.
Ca ne donne vraiment pas confiance.
Windows 11 pro Version 25H2 - Illustrator version 30.3 (64bits)1 vote -
"Can't define a pattern from the current art"
Discovered in 29.8.1, also seen in beta 30.0.21. Both on MacOS 14.7.6.
- Draw some shapes. Select them.
- Object > Pattern > Make
- "Can't define a pattern from the current art" pops up instead of pattern edit mode.
Dragging the shapes to the Swatch palette still works, luckily, so I can get on with what I want to do, but what the heck?
oookayyy, further exploration reveals that it is something about one particular global color swatch?!? see attached file.
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Delete Artboard should not spam in History when only one artboard remains
While deleting artboards rapidly works now s it should, I can’t but notice that even when the only artboard is left, the Delete Artboard command and step still fires up and pollutes the History panel. With the only artboard left the command should just do nothing (until Ai team decided to invent the artboardless canvas and break all the things).
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Images within opacity masks shift
When using multiple opacity masks in a file in an earlier version, including 29.31. Opening it in illustrator 29.4 almost all the images used for the masks are repositioned to the center of the page.
11 votesThe fix is available in both Beta 27.9 9 and Prerelease 29.6 191 builds. Please try to test it and comment back if it now behaves as expected
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フォントの表示がおかしい
本日Illustratorのアップデート後、作成途中のドキュメント上のほとんどの文字が正常に表示されなくなりました。例えば、文字間の詰めが-1000のようになっている（数値は0なのに）。漢字が図形に化けている。書体によっては、まとなものもありますが、メインで使う新ゴやリュウミンなどは全く表示されません。
ところが、フォントの表示がないのに、PDFにすると表示されているのはなぜでしょう。4 votes
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