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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8327 results found
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100% size is shown too big when a document is opened the first time, in 30.5.1
New version – new bugs.
Open Ai 30.5.1.First opening of a document: 100% view (command-1) is displayed too big (like 150%).
Closing the document.
Opening documents now: 100% view is displayed correctly.
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Illustrator 2026 Eyedropper Leaves Previous Fill Color Hidden in Nested Objects
In Illustrator 2026, the Eyedropper tool sometimes applies the sampled appearance to the selected group/subgroup level instead of replacing the actual appearance of the underlying object.
This creates a dangerous prepress issue: the object visually appears recolored, but the previous fill color remains inside the nested object structure. The old color does not appear as a separate duplicated object when ungrouping. It only becomes visible after entering isolation mode several levels deep. If that internal element/fill is deleted, the entire object disappears, which confirms it is not a duplicate object but the original object retaining its previous appearance.
Expected behavior:…
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Revert text on paths back to how it used to be
Fitting text to paths used to be a simple process whereby you could easily create a path from a shape, by slicing the object and creating an open ended path, (or draw one), selecting Text to path from the pull out menu on the text tool, typing and arranging text on the path and being able to adjust whether it was to appear on the top or bottom of the path, just by dragging the centre line. (All without having to go to multiple other menus/instruction boxes). I would suggest it wasn't broken, so why was it 'fixed'?
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Persistent Wacom driver warning in Illustrator on macOS Tahoe
I am experiencing a persistent Wacom driver warning in Illustrator 2026 that appears despite my Wacom tablet working correctly.
System:
MacBook Pro M4 Pro
macOS Tahoe 26
Adobe Illustrator 2026 30.8
Wacom Intuos Pro S (PTH-451)
Wacom driver 6.4.9-2When launching, Illustrator constantly displays:
“Illustrator found an issue with Wacom driver. Upgrade to the latest version of Wacom driver and then enable your Wacom device using Preferences > Devices > Enable Wacom Option.”
I have followed the recommended troubleshooting steps. WacomTabletDriver is running, the Enable Wacom option remains enabled, macOS permissions are correctly configured and both the tablet and pressure…
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Copy & paste error ID -108. Can’t copy objects. There isn’t enough memory.
Happens multiple times a day. Have to reboot each time.
MacOS Tahoe 26.5.22 votes -
SVG files won't open in Illustrator 2026. Works in earlier versions (tested in 2024)
SVG files won't open in Illustrator 2026. I can open them in Illustrator 2024, and paste them into 2026. But opening the file in 2026 results in a totally blank artboard. Perhaps the parse is broken? Something got worse between these versions...
2 votes@JP Flexner - we would need preferences from your machine. See the comment from me for details.
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Problème de saisie des dimensions dans Illustrator sous mac et Photosphop sous mac / Illustrator 30.8 / Photoshop 27.9.1 / macOS 26.6.2
Lors de la création d'un nouveau document sur Illustrator ou Photoshop, lorsque que je saisis une nouvelle largeur/hauteur : la valeur revient toute seule à l’ancienne ; parfois cela se produit plusieurs fois avant d'obtenir la saisie souhaitée. Cela se produit quelle que soit la valeur utilisée : pixels, mm, centimètres.... D'ailleurs il est très compliqué aussi de revenir à des mm si on est pixels, le logiciel revient systématiquement à la dernière valeur enregistrée.... C'est fatiguant. Perte de temps énorme. Ce bug persiste depuis plusieurs mois déjà. il faut absolument résoudre ce problème.
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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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Intermittent bug: Properties panel causes objects to flip vertically when changing height or width
I encountered an intermittent bug in Adobe Illustrator where changing the Height (H) value of an object in the Properties panel → Transform section causes the object to unexpectedly flip vertically.
The issue appears to affect the Transform controls inside the Properties panel specifically.
The same operation performed using the standalone Transform panel (Window → Transform) works correctly.
What happened:
While working normally in Illustrator, I selected an object and changed its height using:
Properties → Transform → H
Instead of simply resizing the object vertically, Illustrator unexpectedly flipped the object vertically.
For example, an object containing text or directional…
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W-Hの数値がリンクアイコンがアクティブなのにリンクしない
Illustrator ver.28 以降
macOS14.7.2再現手順
1. Illustratorを起動して、新規ドキュメントを開き、アートボード上に矩形を描く。
2. コントロールバーのWをクリックしてパネルを展開する。
3. Wの欄に数値を入力し、タブキーでHに移る。
4. リンクアイコンがアクティブになっているにも関わらずWとHの数値がリンクしない。親元のコントロールバーでは正常にリンクしている。期待する結果
リンクアイコンの表示どおりWとHの値がリンクする。実際の結果
片方の入力にもう一方が追随しない。代替の手順。
数字を入力する前にアクティブになっているリンクアイコンをクリックしてオフにし、再度クリックしてリンクをアクティブにする。
起動後1度だけこの手順を行うと以降は正常に動作する。[EN]
Step to reproduce
1. Launch Illustrator, open a new document, and draw a rectangle on the artboard.
2. Click W on the Control Bar to expand the transform panel.
3. Enter a value in the W field and press Tab to move to H.
4. Despite the link icon being active, the W and H values do not link. They link correctly in the parent Control Bar.Expected Result
W and H values link as indicated by the link…8 votesThe issue seems to visible at our end after closing the Illustrator and reopening the file. However, it is just the value does not get updated in the pop up panel. The transformation change on the object happens fine and is reflected properly in the properties panel as well. Let us know if you are experience similar behavior or not.
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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 votesThe team is able to see the issue at their end with latest version of Illustrator on a Windows machine and is going to investigate it.
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Exporting To SVG Format
Illustrator 30.2.1 has a consistent SVG exporting bug. I created some images containing gradients. When I export to SVG the first time, AI will create a correct SVG file. However, subsequent exports, AI will leave out all gradients. If I close the file and reopen it, the cycle repeats.
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The preview is incorrect because some images are missing
Ever since at least Illustrator version 29.8.5, I've been having preview issues with linked images. Some images are missing from my preview.
I tested it in Illustrator 30.3, and the problem persists.
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Sampling a color from a layer below a placed PDF picks white, unlike previously
Have a layered file. Top file is a linked PDF with linework. Below that layer are colours. When I want to eyedrop a colour from the layer below for a new object, while it samples the colour correctly it turns the object white instead of the colour sampled. The only work around is to turn off the linked PDF layer on top and it will sample it correctly. This was never an issue in previous versions and is very frustrating.
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Hidden Characters remain visible when exporting in PNG
Windows 11 Pro Version 25H2
I work with Hidden Characters on, and when I export a PNG (export for Screens), they remain visible. Hidden Characters aren't supposed to remain visible after a PNG export. The only way that I could resolve the issue is to turn them off. But when I try to disable hidden characters, it looks like they are already off (even though I can still see them), and I have to turn them on, then off again, to make sure they are completely disabled.
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Rich tool tips keep popping up
Rich tool tips are always randomly opening and staying open something even when I am on other side of screen. Hard to take a screen shot, as when I click to screen shot the tool tips disappear. It's been happening on 2 different machines running Sonoma for about 1 year. Never used to happen.
2 votesFixed in the latest Prerelease Build 30.4.0.211, now available in CCD app for all Prerelease program members.
This means the fix is planned to be later pushed in the next general 30.4 release.
The timer for tooltips would now check if the pointer is still within the tool button bounds after the delay finishes.
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Object appearance defaults when selecting new colors (white fill, black stroke)
When selecting a new color swatch value from the menu (see image) often times when the document has first been opened or an object has not been selected during this session, any selected objects revert to the default appearance - 1 pt outline, black stroke, white fill - regardless of what they were before. Then you have to undo what happened and try again to apply your changes. It's a minor inconvenience, but it only showed up in the last 3 updates. A clean install doesn't fix this issue. This can happen just a single time, or multiple times with…
23 votesThe latest build 30.2.1 doesn’t do this anymore, works as expected.
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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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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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