Illustrator (Desktop) Bugs
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Pencil Tool Fidelity setting is either buggy, or something weird is going on.
With Pencil Tool
The most accurate setting (1) produces 44 points in my example.
The next setting (2) produces 10 points.
The following setting (3) produces 17 points.Settings 2 and 3 are in the wrong order.
I wondered why there was such a huge accuracy gap between settings 1 and 2, and then I noticed this.
I’ve attached a sample .ai file.2 votes -
Square shape not showing
On mine the square shape not showing, why?
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Every in-app window is crashing
All in-app windows are crashing. Panels are fine, but windows will crash. This includes even the basic of the basic: new document, set color, saving settings, preferences and settings, etc.
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When using a Stylus, half the time lines don't draw and the eraser doesn't work.
As seen in the attached video, when I use my HP stylus on Adobe Illustrator my stylus is frequently not registered and nothing is drawn. You can see in the video that the lines stop appearing even when I am tracing my stylus across the page and the cursor from the stlyus does not follow, but sometimes it does and still there is no output. Also at the end when drawing the alphabet less than half the letters come out. This issue has made it essentially impossible to draw things as I need to redo/trace lines about 3-5 times before they come out clearly.
This issue only occurs on Adobe Illustrator and even happens on the select tool, eraser, etc.
I am currently on Illustrator 30.0, but the issue is there on all versions. I have done all updates. I am currently on Windows Version 10.0.22631. The stylus I am using is the HP Slim Rechargable Pen (HP Slim Rechargeable Pen).
the issue happens just when doing anything, and the expected result is that the tools are used without fail and come out cleanly (as they do on other apps).
As seen in the attached video, when I use my HP stylus on Adobe Illustrator my stylus is frequently not registered and nothing is drawn. You can see in the video that the lines stop appearing even when I am tracing my stylus across the page and the cursor from the stlyus does not follow, but sometimes it does and still there is no output. Also at the end when drawing the alphabet less than half the letters come out. This issue has made it essentially impossible to draw things as I need to redo/trace lines about 3-5 times before…
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Adobe Illustrator keeps turning on "Real-Time Drawing and Editing" when I want it off.
Adobe Illustrator 30.0 keeps turning on "Real-Time Drawing and Editing" in the Performance Settings when I want it off. I uncheck it, and it's fine. It stays that way. However, sometimes if the app has been quit and reopened, the checkbox is ticked again. Unless I'm accidentally causing it to happen with a secret keyboard shortcut, the app is arbitrarily doing this itself! It also does it sometimes when the app is updated. It's actually an old bug and goes back many, many versions. Time it was stamped out, Adobe.
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Linked image file extensions are truncated after saving and reopening (.PNG becomes .PN, .PDF become .PD) in Illustrator 30
When working with linked raster assets in Illustrator 30 on macOS, the file extension of linked images may be truncated after saving and reopening the document. For example, a file originally named image01.PNG will appear in the Links panel as image01.PN, causing Illustrator to report the link as missing. The original file remains unchanged and accessible in Finder.
This issue did not occur in older Illustrator versions (notably 25–26). Because these versions are no longer available for download in Creative Cloud on macOS, there is currently no stable workaround other than embedding images, which is not feasible for large projects.
Steps to Reproduce
Create a new Illustrator document.
Place a raster image using File → Place with the Link option enabled (e.g., image01.PNG).
Save the document.
Close Illustrator.
Reopen the same .ai file.
Check the Links panel: the linked filename appears as image01.PN and is flagged as missing.
Issue is intermittent but reproducible.
Expected Result
Illustrator should preserve the exact filename of linked assets and should not modify image file extensions when saving or reopening documents.
Actual Result
The final character of the file extension is removed, causing broken links. Relinking restores the artwork temporarily, but the issue returns on later reopen cycles.
Impact
Production workflows are disrupted.
Repeated relinking required.
Risk of missing assets in final deliverables.
This is a regression from previous stable behavior.
Environment
Adobe Illustrator 30.x (macOS)
macOS version: Latest
Linked files stored on: Local SSD
Affected formats: PNG consistently, possibly others
Additional Notes
This appears to be a metadata handling bug involving string truncation. The consistent removal of only the last character in the extension strongly suggests a read/write error in link path management.
A fix or confirmed stable build is urgently needed.
When working with linked raster assets in Illustrator 30 on macOS, the file extension of linked images may be truncated after saving and reopening the document. For example, a file originally named image01.PNG will appear in the Links panel as image01.PN, causing Illustrator to report the link as missing. The original file remains unchanged and accessible in Finder.
This issue did not occur in older Illustrator versions (notably 25–26). Because these versions are no longer available for download in Creative Cloud on macOS, there is currently no stable workaround other than embedding images, which is not feasible for large projects.
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Stroke weights ing symbols change to random sizes
When working with dynamic symbols, the stroke weight changes to random sizes from extremely thin almost non-existent to 1000pt - sometimes affecting a select few instances of the symbol and sometimes affecting all. This happens sometimes when saving the file and reopening, when changing fill colours of instances, when editing the original symbol (double clicking onto a symbol and clicking out), when duplicating an instance.
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"How to make most from primary colors in your image" hands-on tutorial missing steps
The "How to make most from primary colors in your image" hands-on tutorial is incomplete. The steps are mostly blank.
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Text size and kerning keyboard shortcuts still do not work.
Mac Studio - macOS Sequoia 15.6.1
Adobe Illustrator 2026 ver. 30Point/Font size and kerning keyboard shortcuts still don't work. I attempt the key commands and nothing happens, even though the shortcuts are still in the defaults (see attached). Help?!
2 votesIt seems like the Size/Leading, Tracking, Baseline Shift values in Preferences > Type got changed... If it is the issue — please upvote it still and leave a comment. It’s not clear yet why it happens.
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Info panel is too wide
The Info panel is forcing the other panels bigger when others are being connected. despite smallest UI chosen in User Interface.
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Gradient panel bug
I can't scroll in the Gradient panel like in the Libraries panel where i can see the other options or like the Properties panel when there's more options, but the space is not enough, but you can scroll so you can see the rest. And also the little panel where you can see the default styles of gradients is taken so much space and you can't minimize that space, that could be good, or just leave a line where you can see a limited or recent styles chosen but then you can click so it expands and shows you the entire library.
I can't scroll in the Gradient panel like in the Libraries panel where i can see the other options or like the Properties panel when there's more options, but the space is not enough, but you can scroll so you can see the rest. And also the little panel where you can see the default styles of gradients is taken so much space and you can't minimize that space, that could be good, or just leave a line where you can see a limited or recent styles chosen but then you can click so it expands and shows you the…
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Can't see any Artboards
Every project I access opens, but I can't see any artboards. I have tried downgrading and uninstalling+reinstalling, to no effect.
Would be grateful for any input on my situation.
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After updating my system to Sequoia 15.7.2, the text tools stopped working.
After updating my system to Sequoia 15.7.2, the text tools stopped working.
Any action I perform on the text, such as changing the size or font, produces no result. The app slows down significantly. My work has completely stopped because of this.
I have the latest version, 30.0, installed.
I tried completely uninstalling and reinstalling Illustrator, but that didn't help.
I also tried installing an older version, but the result was the same. Is Illustrator incompatible with the new Sequoia 15.7.2?Any ideas?
2 votesSeems like uninstalling Wacom driver could help in this case. If it doesn’t and you have the same exact problem — please upvote and leave a comment.
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Blending tool undo
Whenever I undo one shape inside the blended elements, it doesn't go back to the initial position. Instead, it stops mid way and the CMD+Z button moves it back 1 pixel closer to the initial position. Moving the object is also a challenge where the second I release the mouse click, it shifts further away.
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The Eraser Tool sometimes deletes entire blocks of geometry
The Eraser Tool, even with a size of 0 pt (but also with 1 or 2 pt), sometimes deletes entire blocks of geometry, sometimes draws a gap in the geometry (as it should always do). This bug has always existed, you have never fixed it. Often, to make partial deletions of the geometry, I have to use other software (such as CorelDRAW).
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テキスト上の文字にカーソルが表示されない（文字編集ができない）
1. os windows10
2. テキスト文字入力後の文字編集
3. 昨日まで使えていたのに使えなくなったので理解できない
4. テキスト上の文字にカーソルが表示されない2 votes -
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Problem with Eyedropper tool on text
Illustrator 30.0 on Mac Ventura 13.7.8
When I try to use the Eyedropper tool on a text, it only samples the object's top Appearance, not the text's at Character level.
In the sample video, the characters should become grey, with the text object having a white outline behind. But you can see it only picks up the white outline and not the character colour.
My Eyedropper tool is set to pick up everything (all boxes are ticked).
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Bug style de trait
Sur Mac OS 26.0.1 avec un Illustrator 30. Lors d'une variation d'épaisseur (avec l'outil Largeur) à chaque extrémité de mon trait,
il y a des bugs dans l'affichage du résultat ; et quand je varie la courbe de celui-ci le bug d'affichage reste présent.2 votes -
The working screen often appears pink. How to fix it?
The working screen often appears pink. How to fix it?
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