Illustrator (Desktop) Bugs
When reporting a bug, please provide a detailed description with the following:
- 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
- Upload your Illustrator file or a video (screen recording or gif, this helps us most to reproduce the issue and resolve it)
8265 results found
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Select > Same, Object > Filters menus are smaller than other ones
Ai has just fixed the Effects menu, thanks to this report: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/36951433
What about Select > Same that suffers from the same problem?
What about Object > Filters (that appear only if you have plugins that offer these)?What about other menu related problems?
— Mouse scroll doesn't work in Window, Object, other top menus: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447/suggestions/40081633
— Dark / Light mode (theme), both automatic and manual, with full support for dialogs and menus: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/357301271 vote -
Link to a EPS file can cause saved file to be unopenable
Apparently having a link to a specific EPS file can cause the AI file to be unopenable after being saved (cause "file partially opened" dialog, loading only the previews).
Unfortunately, I can't join the EPS file causing the bug. The EPS file seems to be normal.
Once I saved the EPS to AI and replace with the link to the AI image, the bug disappears.
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SVG output is wrong size
I have to create SVG files for work, and they MUST have specific dimensions. I've been using Ai 2023 with zero problems. When I "View SVG Code" the width, height, and viewBox values are all correctly set to the size of the artboard.
I've been avoiding upgrading for obvious reasons, but the other day I decided to try out Ai 2026. Thank GOD I installed a new instance and kept 2023! I had to generate an SVG and the size is WRONG. It appears to be using the OBJECT size, not the ARTBOARD size as it should.
I tried changing…
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タブレットドライバとの相性
Windows 11、Intuos Pro PTK-470、最新ドライバーを使用しています。Illustrator 30.6ではダイヤルの「ホイール」「ホイール(水平)」がキャンバス上で動作しませんが、29.8.9では正常に動作します。ChromeやIllustratorのパネルでは30.6でも正常です。キャンバスのみ再現します。
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Illustrator 2026 embeds each duplicate bitmap image separately in PDFs, causing extremely large files
Mac Studio M2 Ultra, Tahoe 26.5.1
Illustrator 2026 embeds duplicate instances of the same bitmap separately when saving a PDF, causing the PDF size to increase with every duplicate.
To test this, I used one 2000 × 2000 PNG file that is 7.5 MB. I placed it once, duplicated the placed object a total of 9 times, and saved the same layout as a PDF using comparable settings in Illustrator 2025, Illustrator 2026, and InDesign 2026.
Results:
Illustrator 2025 version 29.8, Adobe PDF Library 17: 8 MB
Illustrator 2026 version 30.3, Adobe PDF Library 18: 71 MB
InDesign 2026 version…2 votes -
Freeform Gradient fails to apply / disappears on existing objects
I have a problem with the Freeform Gradient tool in Illustrator. When I apply it — whether in linear (lines) or points mode — the fill appears empty, the gradient never actually applies. It's even affecting other objects that already had this type of gradient applied in previous documents; when I open them in Illustrator and try to copy or move them, the gradient disappears and the shape turns transparent.
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Content of Dynamic Symbols moves when moved with the Selection tool.
It was recently mentioned on the Illustrator forum that the content of Dynamic Symbols is shifting when the symbol is moved with the black selection tool. Changing the type to Static seems to solve the problem.
From the forum:
https://community.adobe.com/questions-652/critical-bug-objects-inside-symbol-shift-out-of-place-when-moved-with-selection-tool-cannot-undo-1633605?tid=1633605&postid=7715146#post7715146
and an older one with an example file:
https://community.adobe.com/questions%2D652/symbols%2Dbreaking%2Dapart%2Dwhen%2Dmoved%2Din%2Dillustrator%2D817905?tid=817905&fid=6523 votes -
Linked Images approximately above 268 megapixels render blank in illustrator (macOS)
System Information
Illustrator Version - 30.6
Operating System
macOS Tahoe - V 26.5.2Hardware
Apple M1 MaxI have identified what appears to be an undocumented rendering limitation or bug affecting very large linked raster images in Adobe Illustrator.
Illustrator successfully creates the link and the object appears in the document, however the linked image renders completely blank. No warning or error message is displayed.
After extensive testing, the behaviour appears to correlate only with the total pixel count of an individual linked image, rather than file format, colour mode, GPU settings or computer hardware.
The behaviour has also been…2 votes -
Generate vectors fails but still takes my credits
Generate vectors fails with the following error: "Cannot generate results due to connection issues. Please check your internet and try again." My internet is working perfectly (see speedtest attached). What annoys me the most is that it says it can't generate but still takes my credits. I have used this feature before multiple times. Why is it doing this when my connection is perfect? Please can my credits be refunded as this is not acceptable. Thank you.
Operating system - Windows 10
Version of Illustrator - 30.6
Steps - I have a png image that I want to convert to…1 vote -
CEP panel intermittently renders as blank/grey — content composited but never presented (Illustrator 2026 / CEP 12.1 / Apple Silicon)
Environment
- Adobe Illustrator 2026 (30.6.0), CEP runtime 12.1 / Chromium 99, AdobeCEP/12.1.0
- macOS on Apple Silicon; display at fractional HiDPI (CEP logs Zoom Html 1.250000)
- Custom CEP panel extension (Angular content)
Symptom
- Intermittently, on panel open, the panel shows as an empty grey pane and never populates for the remainder of the Illustrator session.
The extension page fully loads and renders: DOM is present, correctly sized, document.visibilityState === 'visible', OnLoadEnd fires. The host bridge works — adobe_cep.evalScript('1+1') returns 2.
The rendered pixels never reach the screen: setting document.body.style.background = 'red' produces no visible change in the panel, and DevTools…
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Artboard Size option is not available in the top Control panel in 30.6
In previous versions, the Artboard Size option was available in the top Control panel next to Document Setup. This was very convenient and helped speed up my workflow. However, in version 30.6, I have to use the right-side Properties panel every time I want to resize an artboard. This adds extra steps and slows down the design process. It would be greatly appreciated if you could bring back the Artboard Size option to the top panel.
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Unknown error NOKY is shown when resizing objects
I have View Bounding Box checked to be on, but still get this same error when trying to resize anything: "The operation cannot be completed because of an unknown error (NOKY)." I have also trashed Illustrator Cache and Application Support files in the Library. It created new ones but the problem persists.
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Illustrator 30.6: Window geometry is corrupted after exiting Presentation Mode on MacBook Pro M4 (macOS Tahoe 26.5.2)
I can consistently reproduce a window geometry issue in Adobe Illustrator after exiting Presentation Mode.
After pressing Esc to leave Presentation Mode, the Illustrator document window returns with an incorrect size that extends beyond the visible area of the built-in MacBook display.
The issue only occurs on the built-in display. If Illustrator is moved to an external monitor, the problem does not occur.System
Adobe Illustrator 30.6
macOS Tahoe 26.5.2
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, November 2024)Steps to reproduce
Launch Illustrator.
Open any document.
Make sure the document window is on the built-in MacBook display.
Enter Presentation Mode (Shift +…2 votes -
Select > Same > Object menu has Unicode square is visible in front of hotkeys
Select > Same > Object has a Unicode White Square □ in front of each displayed hotkey combination — these probably should indent the hotkeys to the right side, and it never happens.
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Custom letter shortcuts are not displayed in menus on macOS (JIS keyboard)
Environment
Illustrator 2026 (30.0&30.6)
macOS 26.5.2
Japanese (JIS) keyboardIssue
Custom keyboard shortcuts work correctly, but shortcuts using letters or symbols are not displayed in the application menus.
Numeric shortcuts (for example ⌘1, ⌘2) are displayed correctly.
Letter shortcuts (for example ⌘@, ⌥⌘R) execute correctly but are not shown in the menus.
The shortcuts are visible in Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts and are saved correctly.
This appears to be a menu display issue only.
Steps to reproduce
Open Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.
Assign a custom shortcut using a letter (e.g. ⌘@).
Save the shortcut set.
Observe that the shortcut works.…2 votes -
Adobe Illustrator Pantone Connect LAB Color Bug
My team is running into a bug with Pantone Connect integration in Illustrator.
Steps to repeat:
1. Create Adobe Illustrator file.
2. Add Pantone swatch with Pantone Connect.
3. Swatch is LAB color, as it should be.
4. Save as PDF.
5. Import PDF into InDesign, and it comes in as a CMYK Pantone swatch.
6. If we import the native AI file, it comes comes in as a LAB Pantone swatch.We also noticed that if you put something like a rectangle in the document, and have it selected, when you select your swatch in Pantone Connect, it will…
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Transform tools (Scale, Envelope Distort) apply & perform the last transform when using dialog with no option to undo
Having a persistent problem, only solved by restarting Illustrator once it happens. No ideas on what triggers the problem.
When I open the Scale tool dialog on a selected object, the previous scale values are immediately applied and executed. Canceling the dialog does not undo the transform.
Changing the scale values in the dialog operates on the object, but at the new size.
In other words, opening the Scale dialog immediately scales the object with the last used setting, and then applies the new scale values to the already transformed object.
This has also happened with the Envelope Distort tool.
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Memory error after exporting in EPS (ID -108)
On Illustrator 30.6 every time I export a multipage file to eps format, every artboard as a single file, the file exported are ok, but if I return to the original AI file to save the changes I receive a memory error (see the screenshot) then is not possible to save the AI file no more, and I have to use the SAVE AS command to save a new AI document from the original.
This bug appeared in Illustrator 30.6iMac PRO 2017 3.2 GHZ
MacOS 15.7.7
Radeon Pro Vega 56 8 GB3 votesThe team is able to reproduce it and is going to fix it. Thank you for the report!
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Cannot register Japanese script names containing dakuten (voiced marks) in Actions
Illustrator 2026で、アクション機能と日本語スクリプト名に関する再現可能な問題を見つけました。
濁点を含む日本語名の JSX スクリプトは、「ファイル → スクリプト」に正常に表示され、通常どおり実行できます。
しかし、「アクション → メニュー項目を挿入」を使用して同じスクリプトを登録しようとすると、Illustrator はそのメニュー項目を見つけられません。例えば、スクリプト名は次のとおりです。
テキストばらしAI.jsx
しかし、メニュー上では次のように表示されます。
テキストはらしAI
濁点付きの「ば」が「は」として表示されます。
このため、アクションではスクリプトを検索・登録できません。
スクリプト名を英数字のみへ変更すると、アクションへの登録・実行は正常に行えます。
このことから、Illustrator 2026では、アクションのメニュー項目登録時に濁点を含む日本語ファイル名を正しく処理できていない可能性があります。Steps to Reproduce
1、濁点を含む日本語名の JSX ファイルを用意する。2、Illustrator を再起動する。
3、「ファイル → スクリプト」に表示され、正常に実行できることを確認する。
4、「アクション → メニュー項目を挿入」を開く。
5、スクリプトを登録しようとする。
6、メニュー項目が見つからず、登録できない。
Expected Result
濁点を含む日本語名のスクリプトも正しく表示され、アクションから検索・登録できるべきです。I found a reproducible issue in Illustrator 2026 regarding Actions and Japanese script names.
A JSX script with a Japanese filename containing dakuten (voiced characters) appears correctly under File → Scripts and can be executed normally.However, when I try to register the same script using Actions → Insert Menu Item, Illustrator cannot find the menu item.
For example, the…2 votes -
Can’t change a gradient stop from swatches
There is a bug that stops you from changing the colour in a gradient stop from your swatches. The only way to get around it is to use the eye dropper tool. This is a must fix and has been missed on multiple updates recently!
4 votes
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