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October 6, 2026
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I can't change the default "open with" back to regular Illustrator when Illustrator Beta is installed.

Why can’t I set my regular illustrator to be the default open app when I have illustrator beta installed? I don’t want to use Beta for everything, but it is nice to have here and there. It doesn't give me the option to “set as default” in the “open with” drop down. On a Macbook Pro. 

    Ton Frederiks
    Ton FrederiksCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 6, 2026

    ​@echoh33156725 You can do a get info (Cmd I) on a selected Illustrator file in the Finder, select 2026  to Open With and click the Change all to make it the default.

     

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    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 6, 2026

    ​@echoh33156725 You can do a get info (Cmd I) on a selected Illustrator file in the Finder, select 2026  to Open With and click the Change all to make it the default.

     

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      Anubhav M
      Community Manager
      Anubhav MCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      October 6, 2026

      Hello ​@echoh33156725 

       

      Thanks for reaching out. Would you mind trying the suggestions shared in this help article (https://support.apple.com/en-hk/guide/mac-help/mh35597/mac) to change the default and let us know if that helps?

       

      Looking forward to hearing from you.
      Anubhav

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