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Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
Community Manager
May 3, 2024

Illustrator v28.5 | Enhanced File Management and Seamless Linking!

  • May 3, 2024
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Hello everyone, 


We're thrilled to announce the April 2024 release of Illustrator version 28.5. Dive into new features and enhancements inspired by your feedback that are designed to streamline the workflow and improve efficiency.



See a comprehensive list of the latest feature updates, along with other enhancements and bug fixes.

Automatically Relink
Missing Files

When you relink a missing file to your Illustrator document, Illustrator now streamlines your workflow by automatically searching for and relinking other missing linked files in the same folder. Learn more about this feature and how to utilize it effectively.

Sort links by Size

With the ability to sort linked & embedded files by size in ascending or descending order, organizing your assets has never been easier. Learn more about this feature and elevate your link management.

 

Seamless Transfer of Illustrator Files with Links Across Platforms

Illustrator now ensures an uninterrupted workflow by preserving the relative locations of linked files when moving documents between folders or systems. Experience hassle-free migration, keeping everything intact without any broken links. Learn more about this feature and simplify your file management process effortlessly.

Fixed Issues

Our team has addressed several issues in Illustrator v28.5:

  • Scale Strokes & Effects in the Transform panel is grayed out when nothing is selected. (UserVoice)

  • Mouse pointer disappears in Illustrator while working on the Windows 11 Insider Preview build. (UserVoice)

 

  • Artwork appears pixelated while zooming or panning an image (UserVoice)

 

  • Filled area text boxes can't be exported as SVG files (UserVoice)

 

  • Unable to drag and drop JPEG and PNG files from Photoshop (v25.5.1) to Illustrator (v28.3) (UserVoice)

 

  • Partially Fixed - Artboard edges disappear while panning or scrolling a document (UserVoice)
    (Grids & guides are still under investigation)

We would love to hear your feedback on the improvements in the Illustrator UserVoice.


See What's New for more information on the latest features. To help us have focused discussions, create separate posts for feedback on features related to this update.


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Anshul Saini

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      admirable_charm00816
      Participant
      July 10, 2024

      In this version, the links cannot be replaced all at once, when opening a file with multiple copies of a link, and wanting to change it for a different one, you have to go one by one, and that generates a lot of work time. In previous versions it was possible to choose another file and have it replace all of them.

      Ton Frederiks
      Community Expert
      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 10, 2024

      According to this UserVoice topic, they are working on a fix:

      https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657/suggestions/48498587

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      Chainless_Slave
      Participant
      June 9, 2024

      It's nice. But can you guys please do something about mesh tool. When we do something with this tool it becomes hard to use in others option. Can you do something so that we can convert a object ,which is edited by mesh tool, into a vector shape?

       

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      June 9, 2024
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      But can you guys please do something about...

      By @Chainless_Slave

       

      Adobe Illustrator still continues to use the UserVoice website for bug reports and feature requests. Please comment at this site so the product developers will see it: https://illustrator.uservoice.com/

       

      Jane

       

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      Tom37534672wu8i
      Participating Frequently
      May 28, 2024

      Great features from the Adobe Design Team! 

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      Carolina312291198mmw
      Participant
      May 23, 2024

      Not sure if anyone else is having an issue with this, but after I updated I suddenly can't place bitmap images without a white background

      Ton Frederiks
      Community Expert
      Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 23, 2024

      See the previous page in this thread, there are more users having that problem.

      dacreativegenius
      Community Expert
      dacreativegeniusCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      May 22, 2024

      This is a big deal when working with a team and lots of assets.  Great Feature!

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        Larry37520458p40a
        Participant
        May 20, 2024

        You guys messed up how Illustrator handles BMP imags.  Illustrator now treats them like JPGs.  The white background is no longer transparent and you can't change the color.  BOO!!! walked it back to 28.3 until you fix this.  This took some very frustrating time to figure out so once again, BOO!!!

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          Mark34132263g8pw
          Participant
          May 20, 2024

          Illustrator 28.5 keeps crashing. It crashed 3 times on Friday and once now again Monday. Have never had this issue before - have resorted to rolling back to 28.4.1 to be able to work without it crashing. 

           

          Windows 11 Pro 23H2, Intel Core i7, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

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            tderuyter
            Participant
            May 15, 2024

            We lost the link all button. Can we get that back

             

              Anubhav M
              Community Manager
              Anubhav MCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              May 15, 2024

              Hello @tderuyter,

              Thanks for reaching out. Kindly allow me some time while I check this with the team.

              Thanks,
              Anubhav

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              theshowe
              Inspiring
              May 15, 2024

              okay fun but is the why when I go to replace links in my file the "replace all" feature has disappeared and when I do relink, it doesn't find all the linked files in the same folder like it used to? I have to relink each one or use the links palette? 

              WHile this new fearture is helpful when the file is already open not very useful when opening a file. 

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              Road Tax Calc35098050of2m
              Participating Frequently
              May 20, 2024

              Interesting update! While the new linking feature works well, I miss the "Replace All" function. Relinking only finds some files, forcing manual relinking or using the Links palette. This is less efficient, especially for pre-existing files.

                happie_97
                Community Expert
                happie_97Community Expert
                Community Expert
                May 14, 2024

                This is a very useful feature and update!

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