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1. Conversion from CMYK to Grayscale is wrong

   Converting CMYK values to Grayscale will not give the expected result. C=50 M=50 Y=50 K=50 converts to 100% Grayscale in a CMYK document.
   The same C=50 M=50 Y=50 K=50 converted to R: 92 G: 81 B: 76
   in an RGB document it converts to 67,16% Grayscale, which looks more like the expected Gray value.

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2. Turn off Smooth Tool slider

   I'm not sure if this is a bug or I just don't know what I'm doing so apologies if this is no the right place to post.

   A few days ago I chose Object > Path > Smooth rather than using the Smooth tool as I normally do. A slider popped up which was actually rather useful. But now whenever I hold option to use the smooth tool (while using the Pencil), this slider dialog pops up directly over the area I am trying to see. Is there a way to turn this back off? Thanks!

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   AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

   While there is still no way to completely disable the Smooth panel when the Smooth tool is picked, the bar now remembers its position and better picks the initial location.

   Please comment on this behavior and upvote if you think there still should be an option to not show it.

3. I think its a Paragraph Style bug thats affecting the latest version of Illustrator 2025 version 29.7.1

   I recently updated to version 29.7.1 of Illustrator 2025. All of a sudden my template file started crashed Illustrator at startup. The file opens in Illustrator 2024 - but not 2025. Troubleshooting the file - slowly deleting bits and pieces from the template file I managed to discover that the bit that was crashing Illustrator 2025 was a single block of text. The block of text has a Paragraph style in it and I think it might be this which is causing the crash (or it could be something else? Fonts). I've isolated the block and pasted it into the attached file. It should open in 2024 - but will probably crash the 2025 version.

   I recently updated to version 29.7.1 of Illustrator 2025. All of a sudden my template file started crashed Illustrator at startup. The file opens in Illustrator 2024 - but not 2025. Troubleshooting the file - slowly deleting bits and pieces from the template file I managed to discover that the bit that was crashing Illustrator 2025 was a single block of text. The block of text has a Paragraph style in it and I think it might be this which is causing the crash (or it could be something else? Fonts). I've isolated the block and pasted it into the… more

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4. Properties is Missing the Pathfinder Options

   I use the Properties panel to make quick access to the Pathfinder options. I just fired up Illustrator ver 29.5.1 (64-bit) on my Surface Pro 3 (it's still chugging along!), and the there was a section missing. It usually appears right under Align, but it's not to be found. I tried increasing the size of the panel's tab, but there was nothing hidden below. I do clearly see a button to use Gen-Slop (no, thank you), but no Pathfinder.

   While I can still access the Pathfinder panel itself without issue, I preferred to keep my work space as uncluttered as possible. Anyone know where the options went, or if I unchecked an option somewhere?

   I use the Properties panel to make quick access to the Pathfinder options. I just fired up Illustrator ver 29.5.1 (64-bit) on my Surface Pro 3 (it's still chugging along!), and the there was a section missing. It usually appears right under Align, but it's not to be found. I tried increasing the size of the panel's tab, but there was nothing hidden below. I do clearly see a button to use Gen-Slop (no, thank you), but no Pathfinder.

   While I can still access the Pathfinder panel itself without issue, I preferred to keep my work space as uncluttered as… more

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   Resolved (Comments Open)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

   Pathfinder section in Properties appears only when more than one object is fully selected. If you need to see Pathfinder in all cases, including having only one point selected, like in this case, — use the dedicated Pathfinder panel instead.

   Illustrator doesn’t offer a way to customize Properties or lock specific sections. If this is something you need — please upvote this request.

5. Illustrator wrongly says texts were created in different version of Illustrator

   After the update, this message now appears, saying that my files were created in a different version. But it should be backwards compatible.

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   Under Review  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

   The team intends to have this fixed

6. Unable to use arrow keys to move anything after using Align tool in Properties panel

   When using the Align tool in the Properties panel, using the arrow keys to nudge anything - text, boxes, or art - does not work. The tool in the actual Align panel works, but not Properties, meaning I have to have an extra panel open to avoid this issue. Others have also reported it.

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7. Unable to use arrow keys to move anything after using Align tool in Properties panel

   When using the Align tool in the Properties panel, using the arrow keys to nudge anything - text, boxes, or art - does not work. The tool in the actual Align panel works, but not Properties, meaning I have to have an extra panel open to avoid this issue. Others have also reported it.

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8. Stroke gradient sometimes defaults to within stroke instead of across stroke when using eyedropper

   I have a path with a gradient across the stroke that I'm copying to other strokes using the eyedropper, and roughly 90% of the time it works fine, but sometimes it lags a little and then copies the appearance over except for the across stroke, instead setting itself to the stroke gradient default of within stroke. Obviously fixing this is only a couple button clicks, but still.

   CPU: Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U with built-in graphics
   RAM: 32gigs

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9. Measure tool / Info panel does not show area for for many things

   Recently Measure tool started to calculate are for selected / clicked objects, originally requested here: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/33527584

   However, it’s very basic.
   1. It does not show an area for objects with no fill
   2. No area for objects within a clipping mask
   3. No area for the visible area of a clipping group as a whole
   4. No area for an opaque raster image (not that hard to multiply two values)
   5. ...or for a partially transparent raster image (again, we can evaluate this manually, by using a fill + Outline Object trick)
   6. Nothing for meshes, live text, symbols, compound shapes...

   Finally, the Info panel requires you to pick the tool to start showing the area! Perhaps you should just show the area at all times?

   Recently Measure tool started to calculate are for selected / clicked objects, originally requested here: http://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/33527584

   However, it’s very basic.
   1. It does not show an area for objects with no fill
   2. No area for objects within a clipping mask
   3. No area for the visible area of a clipping group as a whole
   4. No area for an opaque raster image (not that hard to multiply two values)
   5. ...or for a partially transparent raster image (again, we can evaluate this manually, by using a fill + Outline Object trick)
   6. Nothing for meshes, live text, symbols, compound… more

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10. Selection tool not working

    Why does every Adobe supporter says that is working on the latest version when it does not! We have client work at our end. Fix this ASAP!

    Trying to downgrade all the way to 28.7.8.

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11. Object extruded in perspective with 3D and Materials renders with split non-matching tiles

    I just want to know what is happening with the messed up preview. I get a correct preview when moving a slider but a FUBAR one when released.

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12. Every single time Adobe updates, all my settings and workspaces are completely wiped out

    Every single time Adobe updates, all my settings and workspaces are completely wiped out. Do you have any idea how much time this wastes?
    It’s beyond frustrating — it’s infuriating. And to make things worse, you keep raising prices while sneakily auto-renewing subscriptions without proper notice. This isn’t just bad service — it’s predatory. At this point, your behavior is no different from a scam.

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13. Shift-clicking a swatch in Control bar to show alternate color UI no longer works

    Shift-clicking a swatch in Control panel no longer opens the color mixer.
    Clicking a swatch in Control panel then double-clicking the swatch no longer works.

    Apple M1 MacOS Sonoma 14.5
    2024 Illustrator 28.6

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    Under Review  ·  AdminIllustrator Engineering (Software Engineer, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Hi All,

    We have made the fix for this issue, please try out the latest beta.

    We are aware of a few cases where the issue might persist and are working to fix these as soon as possible.

    Warm regards,

    Aishwarya G Gadodia

    Illustrator Team

14. Type text Middle Eastern Composser

    I believe this tool is buggy! Please recheck this tool.

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15. Using Random Size Calligraphic Brush inside of a group/layer with an effect applied makes Ai pick only one size for each brush tip

    If a layer or a group has an level effect applied (in this case it’s Transform, for creating symmetric designs), then Ai doesn’t apply random size for the calligraphy brush tips created with Brush tool inside this group/layer — but does it outside of this group / on a normal layer.

    Take a look at the test file attached and the GIF recorded.
    Clicking with Brush tool randomizes the size for the first object created in Layer 1 (with the effect applied), but each consequential click makes points with same thickness.
    But when the same happens on Layer 2, with no effect applied, each tip is random.

    Thanks to e.k. kuzey for bringing this up.

    If a layer or a group has an level effect applied (in this case it’s Transform, for creating symmetric designs), then Ai doesn’t apply random size for the calligraphy brush tips created with Brush tool inside this group/layer — but does it outside of this group / on a normal layer.

    Take a look at the test file attached and the GIF recorded.
    Clicking with Brush tool randomizes the size for the first object created in Layer 1 (with the effect applied), but each consequential click makes points with same thickness.
    But when the same happens on Layer 2, with… more

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16. Toggling Scale Stroke & Effects from Properties panel crashes Ai instantly

    Selecting the arrow artwork in the attached file and toggling the Scale Stroke & Effects option from the Transform section’s dropdown in Properties panel crashes Ai instantly, on MacOS Ventura 13.7.6, M2 Pro — like it happens in the attached video.

    Using the same option in Preferences works fine.
    The crash stack screenshot is attached.

    Originally by Yury Yarmola

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17. CMYK-Werte im Farbwähler werden nach „Ohne Farbe“ in RGB umgewandelt – trotz CMYK-Dokument

    Ich arbeite in einem Illustrator-Dokument im CMYK-Farbmodus. Wenn ich die Flächenfarbe eines Objekts auf „Ohne Farbe“ setze und danach über den Farbwähler neue CMYK-Werte eingebe, wandelt Illustrator diese automatisch in RGB-Farben um – obwohl das Dokument und die Farbeinstellungen vollständig auf CMYK eingestellt sind.
    Das Problem tritt seit Kurzem in allen neuen und bestehenden Dateien auf, auch nach Zurücksetzen der Voreinstellungen und Neuinstallation.
    Der Fehler lässt sich jederzeit reproduzieren:
    Neues CMYK-Dokument erstellen
    Objekt zeichnen, Fläche auf „Ohne Farbe“ setzen
    Über Farbwähler CMYK-Wert eingeben
    Illustrator wandelt die Eingabe in RGB um
    Das Verhalten widerspricht dem erwarteten Verhalten in einem CMYK-Dokument und wirkt wie ein anhaltender Bug.

    Betriebssystem: macOS Sequoia 15.4.1
    Illustrator-Version: 29.5.1
    Farbprofil: CMYK: Coated FOGRA39 (ISO 12647-2:2004)
    GPU/CPU-Vorschau getestet? Ja!

    Ich arbeite in einem Illustrator-Dokument im CMYK-Farbmodus. Wenn ich die Flächenfarbe eines Objekts auf „Ohne Farbe“ setze und danach über den Farbwähler neue CMYK-Werte eingebe, wandelt Illustrator diese automatisch in RGB-Farben um – obwohl das Dokument und die Farbeinstellungen vollständig auf CMYK eingestellt sind.
    Das Problem tritt seit Kurzem in allen neuen und bestehenden Dateien auf, auch nach Zurücksetzen der Voreinstellungen und Neuinstallation.
    Der Fehler lässt sich jederzeit reproduzieren:
    Neues CMYK-Dokument erstellen
    Objekt zeichnen, Fläche auf „Ohne Farbe“ setzen
    Über Farbwähler CMYK-Wert eingeben
    Illustrator wandelt die Eingabe in RGB um
    Das Verhalten widerspricht dem erwarteten Verhalten in einem CMYK-Dokument und… more

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18. ドキュメントのグループの抜きを設定したドキュメントをPDFで書き出したものがオーバープリントプレビューの表示と異なる

    macOS13.6.7/iMac27inch(Intel)
    Illustrator ver.28.6

    再現手順
    1. いくつかの図形を重ねて合成モードを乗算に設定したうえでグループ化しグループの抜きのチェックボックスを外す。
    2. ドキュメントのグループの抜きを設定する。
    3. PDF X4で保存する。
    4. そのPDFをAcrobatで開く。
    5. Illustrator上でのオーバープリントプレビューの表示と異なる。

    Actual result
    PDFを書き出した状態とIllustrator上での表示が異なる。

    Expected Result
    PDFの表示とIllustrator上での表示が同じになる。

    Illustrator上でのグループの構造の違いがIllustrator上のレンダリング結果とPDF書き出し結果で相違が生じています。1でのグループの抜きのチェックを外したグループではIllustrator上ではグループ内ので抜き処理を行わず合成モードの処理を行います。これがPDFを書き出した際にグループの抜きと解釈され、全てがノックアウトされた状態でPDFが作成されます。どちらが正しいかという事は難しいのですが、グループに設定されたノックアウトを拒否する設定をPDF書き出し時にも有効にするほうが表現の幅が拡がるように思います。

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    Step to reproduce
    1. Overlap some shapes, set each objects the blending mode to Multiply, group them, and uncheck the KnockoutGroup checkbox in the Opacity panel.
    2. Set the Page Knockout Group.
    3. save the document as PDF X4 format.
    4. Open the PDF in Acrobat.
    5. The overprint preview in Illustrator is different between PDF.

    Actual result
    The display in Illustrator is different from the exported PDF.

    Expected Result
    The display of the PDF and the display on Illustrator will be the same.

    The difference in the group structure in Illustrator causes a difference between the rendering result
    Even if a page knockout group is set, Illustrator will not perform knockout processing for group that unchecked knockout groups and will process in blending mode. However, when outputting a PDF, all objects are written out in a knockout. It is difficult to say which is correct, but it seems to me that the range of expression would be expanded if the setting to deny knockouts for groups were also enabled for PDF export.

    macOS13.6.7/iMac27inch(Intel)
    Illustrator ver.28.6

    再現手順
    1. いくつかの図形を重ねて合成モードを乗算に設定したうえでグループ化しグループの抜きのチェックボックスを外す。
    2. ドキュメントのグループの抜きを設定する。
    3. PDF X4で保存する。
    4. そのPDFをAcrobatで開く。
    5. Illustrator上でのオーバープリントプレビューの表示と異なる。

    Actual result
    PDFを書き出した状態とIllustrator上での表示が異なる。

    Expected Result
    PDFの表示とIllustrator上での表示が同じになる。

    Illustrator上でのグループの構造の違いがIllustrator上のレンダリング結果とPDF書き出し結果で相違が生じています。1でのグループの抜きのチェックを外したグループではIllustrator上ではグループ内ので抜き処理を行わず合成モードの処理を行います。これがPDFを書き出した際にグループの抜きと解釈され、全てがノックアウトされた状態でPDFが作成されます。どちらが正しいかという事は難しいのですが、グループに設定されたノックアウトを拒否する設定をPDF書き出し時にも有効にするほうが表現の幅が拡がるように思います。

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    Step to reproduce
    1. Overlap some shapes, set each objects the blending mode to Multiply, group them, and uncheck the KnockoutGroup checkbox in the Opacity panel.
    2. Set the Page Knockout Group.
    3. save the document as PDF X4 format.
    4. Open the PDF in Acrobat.
    5. The overprint preview in Illustrator is different between PDF.

    Actual result
    The display in Illustrator is different from the exported PDF.

    Expected Result
    The display of the PDF and the… more

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19. Swatch Info renders a saved tint as yet another copy of the main global color

    The feature doesn't work correctly with tints for global colors.
    When a new tint of a global color is saved into Swatches, it gets displayed as an un-tinted one by Swatch Info, as the image shows.

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20. Javacript locking embeded image

    In Illustrator 29.1 this script worked just fine. I place an image, move it, name it, lock it and embed it. But in 29.3 this code gives an error message: It says that it cannot operate on a locked layer, BUT it still locks the placed item. If I move the lock to after the embed, the lock does not happen. So this code no longer works in 29.3.

    I think its weird in 29.1 that you were allowed to lock the placeditem before you embed it, but it doesn't work if you lock it afterwards.

    We are using macos 15.1.1 (and 15.3.1). I have verified that this code functions on 29.1 and fails on 29.3. We have verified this across multiple desktop computers.

    We found this issue in a much larger code base, but I was able to extract this down to this code chunk below.

    var doc = app.activeDocument;
    var scriptFile = new File($.fileName);
    var scriptFolder = scriptFile.path;
    var filePath = new File(scriptFolder + "/Golf Ball.png");

    // Place the image
    var placedItem = doc.placedItems.add();
    placedItem.file = filePath;

    // Center the image
    var docBounds = doc.artboards[0].artboardRect;
    var centerX = (docBounds[0] + docBounds[2]) / 2;
    var centerY = (docBounds[1] + docBounds[3]) / 2;

    placedItem.position = [centerX - placedItem.width / 2, centerY + placedItem.height / 2];

    // Embed the image

    placedItem.name = "Golf Ball Texture"; // Name the placed item

    placedItem.locked = true;
    placedItem.embed();

    In Illustrator 29.1 this script worked just fine. I place an image, move it, name it, lock it and embed it. But in 29.3 this code gives an error message: It says that it cannot operate on a locked layer, BUT it still locks the placed item. If I move the lock to after the embed, the lock does not happen. So this code no longer works in 29.3.

    I think its weird in 29.1 that you were allowed to lock the placeditem before you embed it, but it doesn't work if you lock it afterwards.

    We are using macos… more

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    Done (Available in Prerelease)  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    The issue is reported to be fixed in the latest Pre-release build 29.4.130.

    The provided script should now work without any error dialog, as before.

    Please also see the recommended way to achieve locking of embedded art in modified script, in a comment within.