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  1. Can't record an action “Export for screen” in illustrator V24.1.1 Windows user

    What I'm trying to do is save time when I'm saving files. I can't find an appropriate solution for my use case. The "export for screens" interface seems to be the closest solution, I'm trying to add an action for "Export For Screen" but not showing any action please help me. Action not recording export for the screen (Alt+Ctrl+E) PNG

    have a variable in Illustrator and I want to get png output automatically but it doesn't work when I want to record the action..

    When I want to get a pdf output, everything is OK

    But no…

    7 votes
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  2. Export for screens importing to After Effects as the same image

    When exporting for screens the artboards save out as separate files and in Photoshop and everywhere else appear as they should, however even importing to After Effects they all appear as the same file. If I re-save them in Photoshop it fixes the problem but is a hassle for something I need to do on a regular basis. This has been the case for several years and different versions of Illustrator on different computers.

    3 votes
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  3. Rectangle tool draws slightly rotated rectangle

    Update 24.2 - When drawing a rectangle (by selecting the rectangle tool, clicking on the artboard, and entering desired dimensions), the resulting rectangle is slightly rotated, skewed or tilted. It's not noticeable until it's viewed in outline mode.
    To confirm this, I create a 1" x 1" square with the rectangle tool. Then drag the ruler origin to the top left anchor point. The transform palette confirms this anchor point is at x=0, y=0 (as expected). Then I select the top right anchor point and see that its coordinates are x=1, y=-.0022. The y-value should be 0.

    4 votes
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  4. Unable to export PNG higher than 72ppi

    "Export As" command will not export PNG files any higher than 72 ppi. Even when I set it to export at 300 ppi, it still exports at 72.
    Please fix this!

    95 votes
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  5. svg code export issues

    I export svgs from Illustrator in order to animate them. I use File - Export as - SVG. Now with version 26.1 when I export an svg, none of the layer(id names) are correct. The exported svg is naming them <svg id="a", id="b" and so on.
    A temporary fix is uninstalling and reinstalling, but the issue reappears before the day is over. The previous version 26.0.3 works with no issues.

    22 votes
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  6. Upgrade 25.4.6 Not export dxf

    Upgrade 25.4.6 Not export dxf
    MacoS 10.14.6

    34 votes
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  7. different line thickness for rotated and unroted objects

    I combined 2 horizontal bars with one vertical bar in the middle, resembling the Latin 'I'. Bar thickness was 7pix. In fields of many of these objects the unrotated I's look like having thicker bars compared to the rotated, there the bars are slim. Aliasing errors?

    1 vote
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  8. The Hint not applied when export to JPG with antialias set to Hint in "Export for screen"

    When exporting a JPG using "Export for screen", the hint information applied in the anti-aliasing setting is not applied and the expected output cannot be obtained.

    environment / OSX10.13.6/Illustrator ver.24.0.0

    Step to reproduce.
    1. Files -> Export -> Export for screen
    2. Set the Format as "JPG 100" and click the Preferences icon.
    3. Choose "JPG100" and set the Antialias as "Hint".
    4. Click apply and export.

    Result : The Hint no applied.

    We need to get correct images like Illustrator ver.23.

    Workaround
    Use another functionality such as "Save for Web" or use Illustrator ver.23.

    5 votes
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  9. Export Artboards occasionally exports bleed

    I'm using Windows 10, up to date as of 8th Nov 2020.

    I have a new file, 85mm x 55mm. set up with a 3mm bleed. When attempting to export a JPG or PNG without the bleed (so, only the artboard visible) it still outputs the bleed area. I have tried exporting for screen, exporting with the 'Use Artboards' box both checked and unchecked. I have even reset my Illustrator preferences. No idea why this is suddenly not working in V25.0

    I also get an error when attempting to export at 300DPI, which has never been an issue…

    10 votes
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  10. File png export error

    Cannot export the file in png

    6 votes
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  11. Wrong exported image size (extra pixel added) if artboard coordinates are non-integer, not pixel-perfect

    In attached AI file there are 1 artboard if you just export it for Screens you will get an image size 105px × 104px, however in AI it's sized as 104x104px.
    Check that X coordinate of artboard is 172.34 px, so it's float. Just change it to 172px and re-publish and image will be 104x104.

    So, coordinates of artboard should affect into output PNG image.

    Also, should be related too:
    https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/601447-illustrator-bugs/suggestions/20530969-export-for-screens-adds-extra-pixels-at-to-exports

    AI 21.1.0 macOS

    174 votes
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    Under Review  ·  AdminEgor Chistyakov (Admin, Adobe Illustrator) responded

    This issue is probably happening because the artboard dimensions are not appropriate for raster export (i.e. are in decimals).
    If you make x and y values as the whole numbers in the transform panel (not in decimal), then the extra pixels will not be added to the exported image.

    That is the workaround, and it’s reported that it’s not always the case.

    At the same time — Ai knows the size of artboards to be exported and yet it does not deliver the set sizes, which is not fair. The team is going to rethink the algorithm.

  12. Export fails for path item with pattern stroke

    Using File -> Export -> Save for Web or File -> Export -> Export For Screens (at scale greater than 1x) will give an error: "Could not complete this operation. An unknown error has occurred". This error only occurs when this particular item is visible and involved in the area to be exported.
    See attached file and screenshots including that of mentioned path item.

    1 vote
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  13. Can not export to png or jpg

    When I try to export to jpg I get this error that comes up to lower my resolution. I have tried lowering it to 150dpi and still does not work.

    When I try to export to png it comes up with an unknown error "(!now)"

    This is ridiculous as I should be able to export from illustrator at any dpi without these issues as this is an expensive professional product.

    16 votes
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  14. Export resolution

    There is an inconsistency between illustrator and the rest of the world (Photoshop / Bridge / Finder) regarding export resolutions.
    When one exports a 100px board on Ai set at 300ppi the file info shows 422 x 422 i.e. 100 * 300 / 72 on Ps an export will show as 100 X 100 which makes sense and that’s how other programs view it.

    4 votes
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  15. Reopening files and all images have been rotated 90 degrees

    Reopening PDF files that have been worked on the day before and all images have been rotated 90 degrees.

    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700K CPU @ 3.80GHz 3.70 GHz
    32GB RAM
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super
    Windows 11 Pro (22H2)
    64-bit op system

    1 vote
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  16. Export window won't appear on screen, except for a few options, but they don't work

    When selecting Export, the box won't show, but some options do. These options showing won't work by clicking on them or via keyboard.
    Sometimes the Export box appear if I change between Desktops or screens.
    Illustrator 27.0 (2023)
    Mac OSX 12.6

    1 vote
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  17. Fail to export. Transparency: Other options?

    Illustrator fails to export artwork correctly when "Other Options" showing under Opacity in Appearance palette. This artwork was created via legacy 3d extrude. It was also 'pathfindered' and 'eyedroppered,' the latter with Appearance checked.

    Attaching screenshots showing state of palettes and result in legacy Save for Web dialog. Same result in Export for Screens. Also attaching source file.

    1 vote
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  18. Save As and Export dialogue box not opening / appearing

    running v26.5, Macbook Pro M1 14, OS12.0.1

    'Save As' and 'Export' dialogue box not opening so unable to save or export anything when running two screens.

    'Save As' and 'Export' dialogue box opens but is fully greyed out when only using laptop (see screenshot).

    Problems started a few days ago and cannot be sure if it was tied into an OS update.

    I do not run any plugins.

    I have:
    • Reset preferences
    • Uninstalled and reinstalled
    • Restarted machine several times

    2 votes
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  19. Can't export or save files

    Every time I click Save As or Export no window pops up and I can't save any of my files.

    12 votes
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  20. When I export as png, application crashes

    Adobe version: 22.1, OS: Windows 10 (the adobe application is on a virtual desktop for security reasons.)

    From the last 2 weeks, I have not been able to export to png. This was never an issue until recently. I get a prompt for export for multiple screens. I've tried exporting it in multiple dpi (72, 192, and 300). This also crashes. I've tried choosing a single asset and exporting selection. This also results in a crash.

    Please help me find a solution.

    Thanks,
    Lubna.

    2 votes
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