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)
623 results found
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Illustrator 30.6 freezes indefinitely while editing AI files with embedded PNG images
Since updating to Illustrator 30.6, Illustrator randomly freezes while editing AI documents.
The freeze is not a normal slowdown. The application becomes completely unresponsive and can remain frozen for several minutes or even indefinitely.
I have already tested:
Reinstalled Illustrator.
Tested multiple NVIDIA driver versions.
GPU Performance enabled and disabled.
System Compatibility Report shows No conflicts.
Illustrator correctly detects the RTX 4060 GPU.
The AI files are not unusually large.
Removing one placed PNG/PSD image sometimes eliminates the freeze, even though the image size is normal (around 1500–2000 px).CPU and GPU usage remain very low while Illustrator is frozen.
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Performance issue / Freezing with Transform Effect after v30.6 update
After updating to Adobe Illustrator v30.6, I am experiencing significant lag, freezing, and hanging when using the Appearance > fx > Distort & Transform > Transform effect. This performance degradation was not present in previous versions of the application.
I use the Transform feature extensively in my templates. Following the latest update, I am encountering this exact same issue across all of my Windows 11 PCs.
I hope this gets addressed and fixed in the next version update.
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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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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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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 -
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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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 -
"Save each artboard to a separate file" creates AI files with hidden layers and missing linked files
Adobe Illustrator 2026
30.6.0 (Windows 11)I discovered an issue when saving an Illustrator document with multiple artboards as separate AI files.
- Create an Illustrator document with multiple artboards.
- Place artwork on each artboard, including linked images/files.
- Go to File > Save As.
- Choose Adobe Illustrator (.ai).
- Enable "Save each artboard to a separate file".
- Save the files.
Expected result:
Each generated AI file should contain all artwork from the corresponding artboard, with all layers remaining visible and all linked files preserved.Actual result:
When opening the generated AI files in Illustrator, the files initially appear to…2 votes -
Vector shape out of place after saving as SVG
This is about the version 30.6. After saving the illustration as SVG, some elements got out of place.
As you'll see on the attachment, the black elements should be aligned to the road lanes.
I had to down grade to version 30.1 (desktop) to fix it.2 votes -
Shapes move when scaling
Window 11 Pro
Ai verion: 30.6Make a square and add a stroke. Align stroke to center. Grab the top path with selection arrow and pull down. The square will decrease in size but the bottom of the square will move down a little. It should stay in place. This happens with outside aligned stroke as well, but not inside.
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メモリ食い過ぎ。強制終了せざるを得なくなる。新機能や生成AIはいらないから安定を希望する。
メモリ食い過ぎ。強制終了せざるを得なくなる。新機能や生成AIはいらないから安定を希望する。使用するかしないか選択できるような改善が必要。
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Extremely Sluggish after Using Edit Toolbar
Picking any tool from Edit Toolbar will bring Illustrator to a crawl. Popups become unresponsive for around 5 seconds. If I start Illustrator while holding down Shift Ctrl Alt, it works great - but only when I do so. If I don't, it's back to being slow. Running Illustrator as an Administrator also makes it run great.
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Object Selection and Text Editing Issues in Illustrator 2026
Operating system and Adobe Illustrator desktop version:
Adobe Illustrator desktop version: Illustrator 2026Steps to reproduce:
Open a file in Adobe Illustrator 2026.
Try to select an object using the Selection Tool.
Try to select and edit a text object, including changing the font or text content.Expected result:
Objects should be selected smoothly and accurately.
The selection cursor/arrow should remain stable.
Text objects and fonts should be selectable so that the text can be edited normally.Actual result:
Objects cannot be selected or grabbed reliably.
The selection cursor/arrow does not behave consistently.
Text objects and fonts cannot be selected…2 votes -
Area Type text disappears after editing in Illustrator 30.6 (macOS), Composer recomposition causes inconsistent rendering
[Environment]
•Application: Adobe Illustrator 30.6
•Platform: macOS
•Language: Korean UI
•Text Type: Area Type
•Composer: Japanese Composer
•Language Options: East Asian Options enabled[Summary]
While editing an Area Type text frame, several characters near the end of the text were modified. Immediately afterward, a portion of the text disappeared.
The text itself still exists and is selectable, but is no longer rendered correctly.
The issue is also reproduced in exported PDF files.
Creating outlines renders all missing text correctly.
Changing the Composer temporarily restores the missing text, but introduces different layout corruption (first-line indentation becomes incorrect).
Creating a brand-new Area…-
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Preenchimento e linha do vetor saiu fora da seleção
Como na imagem, enquanto movia o desenho, o contorno e preenchimento ficaram totalmente desalinhado da seleção do vetor
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Opacity Slider Not Visible If Docked to Bottom
If you dock top panel with tools and actions to the bottom you can't see the slider for Opacity at all. Other menus like "Stroke" and "Style" are popping up just fine.
- Windows 11
- 30.6
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The alignment tool isn't working
STOP UPDATES NOW
The alignment tool isn't working right now. Thanks. Why don't you find another job instead of justifying your salary by causing more damage to the software.2 votes -
テキストが消えます
Illustrator2025以降のバージョンで、入力したテキストの一部が消えてしまいます。
テキストを入力→保存→ファイルを閉じる→開き直す と入力したテキストの一部が消えてしまうことがあり、入力し直しになります。
テキストをを平打ちした時とエリア内テキスト両方で同じ症状が起きています。
Illustrator2024ではそのようなことはありませんでした。2 votes -
Linked files are displayed broken when opened
My linked files are not working properly about 40% of the time. When I open them, they often display outdated colors, overlapping artwork, or other incorrect content. This issue has been happening consistently for almost five months, and it's becoming extremely frustrating.
Sometimes everything works perfectly, but on days like today, every single linked file is incorrect. My only workaround is to repeatedly restart Illustrator—sometimes 20 times a day—and I've also tried restarting my computer, but the problem keeps coming back.
This ongoing issue is having a significant impact on my workflow, and I would really appreciate any help identifying…
2 votes
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