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May 8, 2026
Question

Request to revert the UI changes in the latest Fresco update

  • May 8, 2026
  • 38 replies
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Just roll it back. 

    38 replies

    Known Participant
    May 10, 2026

    The entire thing sucks!

     

    where did the ruler go ?

    alison26581558miiw
    Participant
    June 2, 2026

    The ruler is the precision panel on the top right.

    HossDraws
    Participant
    May 9, 2026

    The new update to fresco is very frustrating. Why can’t there be an option to choose the former layout or the new one? Before I could press the erase button with my left hand and never stop drawing with my right. Now I have to stop to click to change from pencil to erase at the top. It’s a waste of time. And the tap function on the ipencil is temperamental. Also the rule used to have a one press access. Now it’s three. Please, let us choose the layout we want. Please, please, please!

    Participant
    May 9, 2026

    totally agree.

    StiktoonsComics
    Participant
    May 8, 2026

    I appreciate the reply, but the placement has made the app unusable really. No other app has the tools at the top of the page, it’s just mind boggling that anyone would think we wanted that. I’ve deleted the app and have switched to procreate. Thanks though.

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 8, 2026

    Hi ​@StiktoonsComics,

     

    I’m sorry to hear the recent Fresco update has been frustrating and disruptive to your workflow, especially with the new tool placement.

    At the moment, there isn’t an option to roll back to the previous layout. Please consider submitting this as a feature request on Fresco UserVoice so the team can better track the feedback and prioritize improvements like restoring the previous toolbar experience or adding layout customization options. You’ll also receive updates directly from the team there.

    https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/

    Please share the UserVoice link back here as well so others can upvote it.

     

    Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback. We really appreciate it.

    Abhishek

    Jess Telmanik
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    June 5, 2026

    Hi ​@Abhishek Rao Hope all is well! Are there any updates on this?

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 8, 2026

    Hi ​@Goldcrusty,

     

    Thanks for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear the new Fresco layout has been frustrating to work with. I understand how disruptive UI changes can feel when they affect your workflow and overall comfort while using the app.

    At the moment, there isn’t an option to switch back to the previous layout. Please let me know which specific changes are impacting you the most, such as toolbar placement, tool access, gestures, or panel arrangement. Also, kindly share your device model and OS version so I can check this further with the team.

    I also recommend submitting this as a feature request on Fresco UserVoice so the team can track the demand and provide updates. Please create a UserVoice here and share the link back in this thread so others can upvote it as well:
    https://adobefresco.uservoice.com/

     

    Looking forward to your update.

    Abhishek

    kimjscoles
    New Member
    May 8, 2026

    I agree!

    The Fresco 7.3 iPad toolbar update is incredibly frustrating and honestly feels like a major UX regression. 

    I genuinely do not understand the logic behind moving the undo/redo buttons to the top left side while still leaving the brush size controls on the left side. It doesn’t actually save meaningful space, but it completely destroys years of muscle memory for professional users who use this app daily. 

    I also can’t even find basic tools like the ruler anymore without hunting through the interface. 

    Please give us the ability to customize toolbar placement or restore the previous layout. Right now it feels like the interface was changed simply for the sake of change, without considering how illustrators actually work in the app for hours at a time.  The old layout worked. Please let us put it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can you tell that I am frustrated?

    Goldcrusty
    Participant
    May 8, 2026

    I want old fresco layout back this new one is giving me a headache and broken everything (May Update)

    ZEKONEKO
    Participant
    May 8, 2026

    This new update is a downgrade in every physically possible way, it makes fresco much more difficult to use, and it is impossible for me to use it at all, pleas I am willing to pay literal money for a copy of the previous version, I am begging you adobe, the community doesn’t like this update at all and you are actively destroying it, just give us the previous version back, it’s really not that hard in the slightest, you’d be doing so much good for everyone