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)
492 results found
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An unknown error has occured. Receiving message when opening ai and/or pdf files. CC 2019
I'm working on iMac17,1 with 13.2GHz using illustrator CC 2019
Whether opening a file from finder folder through the program, via file > open I am receiving the same message when opening ai and/or pdf files: " An unknown error has occured. "
This is all of a sudden. I expected the files to open like they normally would, unless it was a corrupt file from a client.
I receive: " An unknown error has occured. "
I uninstalled and re-installed CC 2019 with no changes.
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Can you verify this works as expected in later Illustrator builds? It seems like the problem was fixed.
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Images in clipping masks glitching and overlaying artwork when in GPU
This is similar to previous posts but not sure if the same.. apologies if repeating. In the latest version of illustrator, images within clipping masks are glitching out and making the file impossible to work with. These glitched versions of the masked image change constantly when zooming in or out, but do not disappear as they used to when illustrator bugged out previously. see attached screenshot. The orange metal flake texture should only exist within the frame of the bicycle. The lighter orange glitchy shapes do not exist.
iMac Pro - Big Sur 11.61
Illustrator v26.0.19 votesHi All,
Thank you for reaching out and reporting this issue.
We’ve attempted to reproduce the problem in-house but have been unable to do so with the current information. To assist us in resolving the issue more effectively, we would greatly appreciate it if you could provide the following details:
- Machine configuration and GPU details.
- If possible, the .ai file(s) where the issue is observed.
- A short screen recording demonstrating the issue.
- Confirmation on whether the issue persists with the latest Adobe Illustrator build.
Your input will help us investigate this more thoroughly and expedite a resolution.
Looking forward to your response.
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Can't highlight values in fields
Since update today, cannot click and drag across the numbers in the dimension boxes (properties). Can only double click to highlight. It's bugged at best.
9 votesIs this still an issue in the latest builds?
Does it happen only in Properties or other panels affected as well? If it’s still bugged — please record a short video showing the way it behaves at your side.
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Asset Export not respecting Clipping Mask on image
When dragging an image with a clipping mask into Asset Export it will add a white border and export at the original image size, not the clipped size
9 votesHi,
Gentle Reminder.
Please share the given details at ShareWithAI@adobe.com
1) If the issue is reproducible on latest build 25.2.3?
2) Is multiple AI versions installed in your system? If yes, please share the details.
3) Some video & Test file for our reference.Thanks,
Illustrator teamAlso, please mention the title of this issue as the subject of the mail.
Thanks
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'Preview' instantly applies effect or operation
If I go to any dialogue box that has a 'preview' option, the effect is applied as soon as the box is checked. If I then click 'cancel' the effect is still applied. Altering the parameters applies the new value to the previously applied value.
For example, I draw and box and open the Scale options. With 'preview' selected, I change the value from 100% to 200% and then to 150%. The box is scaled to 350% in total.
Also, the Recolour Artwork box will only allow me to change a colour once. Again, applying the change instantly even if…
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The Selection Tool keeps defaulting to the Direct Selection tool
The Selection Tool keeps defaulting to the Direct Selection tool
9 votesIt seems like later builds of Illustrator don’t have this problem.
Please verify or disprove it.
The mentioned problem with Group Selection and Selection tools selecting singular points is reported here, with a workaround solution.
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Working really slow
I am working on AMD Threadripper 1950x with 16cores and 32gb DDR4 ram...
Illustrator still working really slow and laggy.
When I make a multiple select some objects and deselecting, its stuck on that process. Sometimes, filling all objects with single colors after deselecting. really terrible... Even I close GPU accelerator it doesn't help9 votesHi,
Sorry to hear that you are facing this issue. We are not able to reproduce this issue at our end and need your help.
1. Is it happening in all files or only complex files? Would it be possible for you to share the file in which you are facing this issue?
2. Can you please share the video of the problem?
3. On which version of Illustrator and OS are you working?Please share the details on sharewithai@adobe.com
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can't paste object. the requested transformation....
the image is 5 inches, and I'm pasting into a several page 8.5 x 11 document.... really can't tell you how much time I'm wasting, and I'm very irratated.
9 votesHi,
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
I am not able to reproduce the issue on my side. Are you still able to reproduce this consistently on latest version of Illustrator?
If yes please share a small video of the same at sharewithai@adobe.com so I can further investigate it.
Please do mention the link of this thread so we can identify you. Govind from our team will help you on this.
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Scroll wheel is very slow and unresponsive in Adobe Illustrator 30.0
Since updating to 30.0 today, the UI seems very slow, particularly when using the scroll wheel to navigate the canvas.
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All Text Disappeared!
I saved my file as .aic but the next time I opened it all the text layers disappeared! Everytime I open the file it automatically creates a recovered version also, but still no text. I also cannot download the version from cloud that shows the last version I made with all the text still visible.
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Fix NO handles on shapes
Shapes created with shape tools do NOT have corner rotate options available anymore.
I'm really starting to look into Corel Draw or really any other program just so I don't loose more work DAYS trying to figure out the latest friggin bug release - not seeing a lot of improvements just bugs.
How about you just leave things alone for a while and focus on quality and reliability.
That'd be nice.Adobe is making itself pointless and overly expensive with lost productivity.
8 votesDoes it behave better today? Do shapes always have their rotation handles at all times, with the bounding box enabled?
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Eyedropper tool not showing correct colors sampled outside of Illustrator
When I click and drag the eyedropper tool outside of Illustrator to sample a color from something else (a website, pdf document, etc.), the color isn't correctly picked up.
For example, if I move the eyedropper over something orange, it shows in Illustrator as blue or black; even if I sample a large white space, it shows in Illustrator as a different color. It seems to only be showing sampled colors as white, neutral, black/gray, and shades of blue.
The program is up-to-date.
I tried it in two browsers, Chrome and Safari, and the results were the same in both. …8 votesWe have seen this issue specific to macOS 10.15. Enabling “Screen Recording” access right to Illustrator resolved this issue.
You can change this setting by going to Apple > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Screen Recording and add Illustrator Application.
Please try this and reply in comment if the above suggestion worked for you.
-Rama
Illustrator Team -
Text will not change fill colour to what has been selected
WIndows 10, Illustrator 23.0.3: After selecting text, I try to change the fill colour either using the eyedropper tool or the swatches panel. I expect the text to change to that colour. However, while the colour window shows the colour has been changed, the text doesn't actually change colour. I have to outline the text in order to get it to change colour.
8 votesHi Melina ,
Thanks for reporting this issue, Illustrator team really appreciate this.
As per attached screen shot , for the selected Text object your fill is below the Characters in appearance panel.
Can you kindly move the Fill above the characters and change fill. This will hopefully resolve your problem.
In order to identify the root cause , can you kindly provide us eyedropper setting snapshot ,you can find eyedropper settings by double click on eyedropper tool .Thanks
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With multiple projects open, can only view one tab
In new AI2019, if I have multiple tabs open, only the tab originally opened is usable unless I open the other tabs in a new window.
8 votesHi Joel,
Thanks for reporting the issue. I tried reproducing this on my computer but couldn’t reach to your conclusion. Can you please share the steps and a screen shot if possible with us. Is this happening every time or in some specific scenario. Also please let me know on which OS are you working.
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Illustrator CC is in Overprint mode super slow
Dear User Voice Team,
While working in overprint view , Illustrator slows down and starts freezing
Im working on:
HP Z440
Intel Xeon E5 1620 v4 @ 3.50 GHz
64 GB DDR4
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 - 8192 MB
Windows 10 Pro - 64 bitWe have 2 other computers with specifications below, which work perfectly fine :
1) Asus ROG G75 VW
Windows 10 Pro - 64 bit
Intel® Core™ i7 3610QM
16 GB - DDR3 1600 MHz SDRAM
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 670M with 3GB GDDR5
Illustrator CC 20182) iMac (27-inch, late 2013)
macOS High Sierra - Version 10.13.6…8 votesHi Sanan,
Sorry to hear that you are facing this issue. And, Sorry for getting back so late. we are not able to reproduce this issue in-house.
1. Are you still getting this issue on latest version of Illustrator?
2. Would it be possible for you to share the video of the same?Thanks
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CC 2018 Multiply Blend Mode Incorrect
CC 2018 & Mac Sierra
If you apply multiply blend mode to a path, group that and apply multiply again at the group level, you now get 2x multiply. This is wrong whether you look at this from a process ink or spot color printing.
Omg the uploaded example, I am expecting both left and right sides to be identical to each other, as in versions prior to CC2018.
We often get files from designers who will try to make a color look good on screen, and printing off a color laser printer. You could for example draw 2 overlapping…
8 votesWe could reproduce this issue at our end, following are the findings
1. This issue is reproducible in CPU, GPU Rendering and Print Preview(thumbnail).
2. Reproducible in older versions as well including Illustrator CS6 (not a new break in CC 2018)
3. Works fine in Overprint Preview
4. Works fine in Print & PDFPlease confirm above observation match with the problem reported in this issue
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Align not working when ALL items in a group are selected
Since updating to CC 2018, Align to Selection and Align to Artboard are not working when ALL items in a group are selected.
Align appears to work if ALL BUT ONE item in the group are selected... but if the final item is selected, it stops working... nothing happens.
This is not ideal as it means you then have to align the remaining item with the rest of the group manually... with transform or by eye.
8 votesHi,
Sorry for the inconvenience caused.
I am not able to reproduce the issue on my side and behavior is similar to Illustrator CC 2017 version. If you think behavior is changed in Illustrator CC 2018 kindly share a small video of Illustrator CC 2017 behavior and Illustrator CC 2018 behavior at sharewithai@adobe.com so I can further investigate it.
Please do mention the link of this thread so we can identify you
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Transform Tool
Entering a number in X then hitting tab to Y and typing in the number is jogging to another number and not applying the number I typed. I have to wait a couple seconds then type in the number for Y. This worked fine two versions ago.
8 votesHi
Thanks for reporting the issue, Illustrator team really appreciates this.Unfortunately, we are not able to reproduce this issue. Could you kindly provide the following information to help us nail this down :
1.Kindly please provide us your preferences settings
2. Steps to collect Preference Settings
For Win: C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator 25 Settings
Mac: ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe Illustrator 25 Settings
3. Copy the Adobe Illustrator 25 Settings and share with us in a zip file on ShareWithAI@adobe.com .Please mention the title of this issue as the subject of the mail.
Regards,
Ankit Goyal
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Swatch pattern reduces scale when copied from one illustrator document to another
When I copy a CAD drawing from one illustrator document to another, the pattern swatch scale in the CAD reduces.
I've noticed it doesn't happen with every swatch, only some. Sometimes the CAD itself will also reduce scale.
I have also noticed that if I create a new document I won't have this issue, however when I paste it into an already existing document, this is when the problem is usually occurring.
I have doubled checked the canvas size for both documents, and they are the same.
This is in version 30.2.1.7 votes
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