Regression: Freeform Gradient renders differently after scaling in Illustrator 30.5.1 (same AI file renders correctly in 29.0)
Illustrator Versions
• Illustrator 29.0 → Works correctly
• Illustrator 30.5.1 → Incorrect rendering
I found a rendering regression between Illustrator 29.0 and Illustrator 30.5.1.
The exact same AI file renders differently depending on the Illustrator version.
The artwork contains a Compound Path with a Freeform Gradient.
In Illustrator 29.0, the rendering is correct.
In Illustrator 30.5.1, after scaling the object, the color interpolation changes unexpectedly.
Most noticeably, the letter "o" changes its rendered appearance even though the Freeform Gradient control points remain exactly the same.
Open the attached AI file.
Select the Compound Path containing the "only" logo.
Scale the object to a larger size.
Compare the rendering between Illustrator 29.0 and Illustrator 30.5.1.
The rendered colors should remain identical regardless of scaling.
The same AI file should render identically between Illustrator versions.
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