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  1. 2026 Version is working horribly. What should I do?

    2026 Version is working horribly. What should I do?

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  2. Only Object Outlines visible

    I was creating a figure for research and suddenly, only the outlines were visible. I am not sure if this is a rendering issue or if I am in a different viewing mode. Help is appreciated.

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  3. Can't save as SVG

    Illustrator 30.1 no longer seems to be able to save as SVG, regardless of the options selected, including settings from previous versions.

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    Need More Info  ·  1 comment  ·  File Save, Import and Export  ·  Admin →
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  4. pen tool

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  5. Smart Objects not updating correctly due to Optimized Save Illustrator 30

    I have been running into an issue since updating to Illustrator 30. After a fair amount of observation, I believe it is coming from this enhancement as listed in the Illustrator 30 release notes: "Save complex edits in your artwork faster, as Illustrator now only saves the changes you make, not the entire document each time".

    Since the update to Illustrator 30, when I edit and save relatively complex vector smart objects that are embedded or linked in Photoshop, the objects have begun to appear incorrectly in Photoshop (I'm also using the latest version of Photoshop, up to date on…

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  6. freedom gradient works only on half of the object if it has a clipping mask

    When applying a Freeform Gradient to an object that uses a clipping mask, the gradient is rendered only on part of the visible area instead of the entire clipped object. The remaining portion of the object appears unaffected by the gradient, as if the gradient calculation were limited to only a section of the underlying geometry.

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  7. Centre Points of all objects are visible when I reopen files

    Illustrator 30.0 on Mac Ventura 13.7.8

    Each time I reopen a file in which I had a mix of objects with either visible or hidden centre points, most of these are visible (at least, those of paths, guides…) and they can get in the way.

    I think this started happening with the new version 30.0 (or maybe just the one before).

    Here are examples of 2 similar files, one with and one without all Centre Points showing.

    3 votes

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

    The team tried to fix this in Beta 30.1.0.109. The latest one is 30.2.0.12.

    If you can — please try to use Beta and see if no centers will be enabled or disabled when reopening a file. The fix won’t remove those that are already in a document, so we need to to toggle them manually in the Attributes panel.

  8. Spot swatch color is not saved correctly when changing the color of an existing swatch

    1. Details of your operating system: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro (10.0.19045 Build 19045)

    2. The version of Adobe Illustrator (desktop): 30.0

    3. The steps you were taking when you experienced the issues:
      Create a new document, add a spot swatch and set the color to 100% cyan (or any color). Apply this spot swatch to an object, like a rectangle for example. Save the document as an .ai file. Then, change the color of the spot swatch to a different color (for example 100% yellow, or any color). Save the document again as an .ai file. Open the document in Acrobat.

    4. Your expected…

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  9. Changes made by plugin tools are not rendered instantly in CPU Outline and Pixel Preview modes

    Just recently something changed for plugins, and changes these make don’t get updated in modes until you force the canvas to redraw (zoom, move, draw in the region... not pan though).
    Here, I try to use one of Astute Graphics’ plugins (it affects many) — I shorten the path, but Ai doesn’t re-render it!

    I bet it’s about performance, but come on! These tools is what keeps Ai afloat for many. Please don’t drop the support.

    4 votes

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    Need More Info  ·  AdminIllustrator Engineering (Software Engineer, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    Hi,


    Thanks for reporting this. At the moment, we’re unable to reproduce the issue on our end.

    To help us investigate further, could you please share:

    • The exact Astute Graphics plugin(s) installed (including version numbers)
    • The Illustrator version/build where you’re seeing the issue
    • Whether the issue is still reproducible in the latest CCD release build or the current beta build


    If possible, any additional details such as a short screen recording or .ai file where the issue consistently reproduces would be extremely helpful.


    Thanks for your help and patience—we appreciate you taking the time to report this.


    Best regards,

    Aishwarya

    Illustrator Team

  10. 線幅と効果を拡大・縮小がリセットされる

    29.5.1にてアップデート後
    線幅と効果を拡大・縮小がリセットされる。
    環境設定も拡大縮小時もチェックボックスを入れていたのに気づかない間にリセットされる。

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  11. Objects on Path tool caushes instant crash

    Using a mac mini and v. 30.1 of Illustrator. every single time I use the Objects on Path tool illustrator crashes instantly. It wasn't doing this a couple of days ago. I thought it was because of a new script I downloaded but even after removing it I still have the same issue.

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  12. SVGオプション「文字：アウトラインに変換」の不具合

    バージョン：
    2024(28.7.9)、2025(29.7.1) で発生を確認。
    2023(27.9.6)では問題は起こらない。

    再現手順：
    ・テキストを含むアートワークを作成
    ・別名で保存：SVG(svg) を選択
    ・SVGオプションダイアログ内で以下の項目を設定
    文字：アウトラインに変換
    「Illustratorの編集機能を保持」にチェック

    結果：
    警告が表示される。「以下の項目を適切に書き出すことができませんでした：テキストはアトラインに変換されます」
    保存されたSVGファイルをIllustratorで開くとテキストはすべてアウトラインに変換されており、
    SVGデータ領域のテキストはアウトラインに変換されていない。

    望まれる結果：
    警告が表示されない。
    Illustratorで開くと編集可能なテキストオブジェクトがあり、SVGデータ領域にはアウトラインに変換されたテキストがある。

    ----Translation----
    It may differ from the actual terminology. Sorry.

    Defective version of SVG option:
    2024 (28.7.9), 2025 (29.7.1).
    not be reproduced in 2023 (27.9.6).

    Reproduction procedure:
    ・Create artwork containing text
    ・Save as: SVG(svg)
    ・Set the following items in the SVG option dialog
    Characters: Convert to outline
    Check the checkbox "Retain the editing function of Illustrator"

    Results:
    A warning is displayed. " The following items could not be exported properly: Text will be converted to Outline"
    When you open a saved SVG file…

    4 votes

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  13. 縦組みのエリア内文字のスレッドテキストオプション作成が正常に機能しない

    macOS 14.7.2
    Illustrator ver.29.1

    Step to reproduce
    1.縦組みのエリア内文字を作成する
    2.矩形ツールで矩形を描く
    3.エリア内文字と矩形を選択してメニュー「書式→スレッドテキストオプション→作成」を選択する。
    4.矩形が縦組みエリア内文字に変換されるが、スレッドテキストにはならずエリア内文字のコンテンツがコピーされた状態になる。

    期待する動作
    矩形がスレッドテキストとして正常にリンクされる。

    実際の結果
    スレッドテキスト→作成を実行してもスレッドテキストとならずコンテンツの状態もおかしい。

    回避策
    Tツールを使って手動でスレッドテキストをリンクさせる。

    縦組みに対するスレッドテキストオプションの挙動は全般おかしく、エリア内文字や矩形の構成や状態によって挙動が異なる場合がありますが、全般的に意図した通りに動作しない。
    また、おかしくなったエリア内テキストを手動でリンクさせようとするとIllustratorがクラッシュします。

    以下のコミュニティ投稿もご参照ください。
    https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustratorフォーラム-discussions/縦書き文章でスレッドテキストオプションが正常におこなわれない/td-p/15077023?profile.language=ja

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    Resolved (Comments Open)  ·  2 comments  ·  Type, Fonts, Text  ·  Admin →
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  14. Compatibility Issue in Illustrator v30.2 - PostScript Error <a1a1>

    Critical Update: This issue is not limited to specific files. Every single file saved or exported from version 30.2 encounters the same <a1a1> error, even when the document contains only a simple primitive shape (e.g., a single rectangle). This indicates a systemic failure in the PostScript generation engine of the v30.2 build on my system.

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    Since updating to Adobe Illustrator v30.2, I have encountered a critical compatibility issue. Even when saving files for lower versions (Legacy formats), recipients are unable to open them. The files trigger a specific PostScript error regardless of how simple the vector data is. This…

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  15. Dataset names with decimal values are truncated during Batch Export

    When exporting multiple Data Sets via Actions (PDF/EPS/SVG/JPG/PNG format), if the Data Set name contains a decimal value (for example: “Cumin Seeds 1.6 KG”), the exported file name does not retain the full value.
    Instead, the file name is truncated and exported as “Cumin Seeds 1.pdf” rather than “Cumin Seeds 1.6 KG.pdf”.

    It appears that Illustrator interprets the period (.) in the dataset name as part of a file extension separator, which results in the decimal value being removed during export.

    This creates workflow issues, especially in packaging and SKU-based production environments where decimal weights such as 1.6 KG, 2.5…

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  16. Vorschaubilder verschwinden im Bridge

    Hallo, ich habe folgendes Problem mit Illustrator (30.2.1) und Bridge (16.02.23) auf einem Windows Rechner mit 64GB Ram, Windows 11 Pro und eine RTX 3060 Ti.

    Wenn ich momentan im Illustrator eine Datei speichere zweig mir Bridge diese Datei nicht mehr korrekt an.

    Beispiel:
    - Normal war die Anzeige in Bridge wie Bild01.jpg
    - die geöffnete Datei im Illustrator wo alles stimmt ist wie Bild02.jpg, alle Verknüpfungen sind intakt
    - ändere ich in der Datei nur das Darum und speichere, ist nun die Anzeige im Bridge wie im Bild03.jpg daher zusammen wie Bild04.jpg

    Öffne ich die Datei im Illustrator ist…

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  17. Shape changes color every time I reopen the file after saving

    As the title says, every time I start working on the saved file, a particular 1 type of shape across all artboards changes color to yellow or black from white when I reopen the saved file. Still can't understand why yellow or black, I never put yellow on that shape.

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  18. Text Import Options dialog shows up when I try top open my working file

    This dialogue box opens, but my working file is not visible, pls help

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  19. Tabs window not available in 30.1

    Mac OS Tahoe, AI desktop version 30.1 <-- updated yesterday 12/22/25
    Creating new area text (paragraph text) which requires tab structure, first thing, the shift+command shortcut no longer works. So I can't indicate in a screen grab what doesn't show up. It is also greyed-out within the Top Window Menu>Type>Tabs

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  20. Absolute mode in Transform Each gives inaccurate dimensions

    For the new "Absolute" option in the Transform Each window, I expected it to be able to scale objects with strokes to exact dimensions when the "Scale Strokes & Effects" checkbox is unchecked.

    With the checkbox checked, everything works as expected. However, users also need to scale an object while keeping the stroke unchanged, yet still achieving an exact target width or height (a common need for icon designers, for example).

    As you can see at the start of the video, the original size is 74.1971 pt in Transform Each. We then instruct it to become 50 pt, and the…

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