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Rose DV
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August 7, 2026

CLOSED - Known Issue 8/7: Adobe Express downloads stuck at 90% — recent reports and workaround

  • August 7, 2026
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Hi all,

We've seen a recent uptick in reports of downloads getting stuck at 90% in Adobe Express, across PDFs, images, and other file types. This has come up in a few separate threads, so we're consolidating reports here to make it easier to track and update everyone in one place.

A couple of users have also found success with this specific workaround:
→ Turn off your browser's security features/extensions
→ Instead of duplicating the file, create a brand-new project and copy the file into that new project
→ Try downloading from there

If none of that resolves it, a HAR file captured while the download gets stuck would really help our team dig into what's happening. Here's a guide on generating one: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/generate-har-file.html

We're actively looking into this and will keep this thread updated as we learn more.

Rose

Update: we've identified the root cause of the recent download/export issues getting stuck at 90% (and similar stuck-progress symptoms on video uploads). This is tied to an infrastructure issue affecting multiple export and import services, not something specific to your files or browser setup.

Our engineering team is actively working on this.

Final Update: The engineering team has deployed a fix across systems, so we should be back up and running! This thread will now be closed. Any future outages will utilize a new community thread!

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    81 replies

    Participant
    August 12, 2026

    mine is still not working, i have tried everything. 

    Rose DV
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    Rose DVCommunity ManagerAuthor
    Community Manager
    August 12, 2026

    Hi ​@Marvelous_outfit68e2 - 

    If it is still not resolved for you, a HAR file captured while the download gets stuck would really help our team dig into what's happening. Here's a guide on generating one: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/generate-har-file.html

    Can you also let me know your browser/device information? 

    And, one more thing… if you can share the project you’re having issues with:

    → Duplicate the project first, so your original stays untouched
    → Click Share in the top right
    → Under General access, change it from Restricted to Anyone with the link
    → Set the permission to Can edit
    → Send the link via DM

     

    Rose

    Participant
    August 8, 2026

    Mine is now working! Thank you. 

    Participating Frequently
    August 8, 2026

    working for me now! Thanks. May it never happen again!

    Rose DV
    Community Manager
    Rose DVCommunity ManagerAuthor
    Community Manager
    August 7, 2026

    Hi all - can you please check to see if your exports are now working?

    The engineering team has deployed a fix across systems, so we should be back up and running!

    If it is still not resolved for you, a HAR file captured while the download gets stuck would really help our team dig into what's happening. Here's a guide on generating one: https://helpx.adobe.com/enterprise/kb/generate-har-file.html

    Thank you all so much for your patience while our team worked on this outage!

    Rose

    Rose DV
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    Rose DVCommunity ManagerAuthor
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    August 7, 2026

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    Participant
    August 8, 2026

    9:05 p.m. AT update — I was able to download a pdf finally…

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    This is absolutely horrible. There should be a way to export Adobe Express to desktop InDesign so that users can download outside of your servers.

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    It worked for about 10 minutes, and it seems the system is down again. 

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    2:20 pm, I successfully downloaded my express project! Sharing for awareness

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    Yeppp! Was just able to download a PDF!! Thank you!

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    Nvm stuck again at 90% lol

    S.T.A.
    Participating Frequently
    August 7, 2026

    I'm dealing with the exact same thing with a video.

    S.T.A.
    Participating Frequently
    August 7, 2026

    Fixed. 

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    First time experiencing same issue stuck at 90% for downloading any project video, new or old.  

    Participant
    August 7, 2026

    Hola, estoy teniendo problemas para descargar un archivo desde Adobe Express. La descarga llega aproximadamente al 90% y posteriormente se queda detenida, sin completar el proceso.

    Ya realicé diferentes pruebas para intentar solucionarlo:

    • Reinicié el equipo.
    • Cerré y volví a iniciar sesión en la cuenta.
    • Desactivé temporalmente las medidas de seguridad.
    • Intenté nuevamente la descarga en varias ocasiones.

    Sin embargo, el problema continúa y no he podido descargar el archivo.

    Agradecería su apoyo para revisar si existe algún problema con la plataforma o con el archivo y poder completar la descarga.