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YuK1_Works
YuK1_Works
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June 24, 2025
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.ai Thumbnail Preview Is a Must

  • June 24, 2025
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It's really inconvenient to have to open Illustrator every time just to check the contents of a file.
For example, Blender recently added thumbnail previews. Even free software is doing it.

Correct answer Anubhav M

Hello @YuK1_Works,

I understand that this functionality is important to you. Would you mind creating a UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/3T6YRaY) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.
 
Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.
Anubhav

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Anubhav M
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Anubhav MCommunity Manager
Community Manager
June 24, 2025

Hello @YuK1_Works,

Could you try saving your AI files with the option for Save them "Create PDF compatible file" checked to see if it helps?
Also, try using Adobe Bridge to view/manage your files (https://adobe.ly/3TCixnf) and share your observations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anubhav

YuK1_Works
YuK1_WorksAuthor
Inspiring
June 24, 2025

Hi Anubhav,
Of course, I already have that option enabled.

Maybe “thumbnail” wasn’t the best word to use. What I really meant is that I’d like to see actual thumbnails (previews of the artwork) as icons in Windows Explorer, instead of just a generic Illustrator icon.

Blender does this, and I believe you can too—I’m hopeful Adobe will consider it.

 

 

 

Anubhav M
Community Manager
Anubhav MCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
June 24, 2025

Hello @YuK1_Works,

I understand that this functionality is important to you. Would you mind creating a UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/3T6YRaY) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.
 
Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.
Anubhav

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