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Hi, I'm having trouble that just randomly started yesterday (10/24). Every time I try to save an .aic file (from creative cloud) to my local drive as an AI file, Illustrator crashes. I can save to the Creative Cloud, and I can export As png, but I can't save to .ai. This happens with any of my current cloud files, but doesn't seem to happen with any similar local files in either pdf or ai format.  It first started randomly on 10/24/25 while using an previous version of illustrator ( I think 29.7). I updated the software to Illustrator 29.8.2 and had the same results while using Mac os15.6. Next I updated to Mac os 15.7.1. Same results. So then I updated to Mac OS Tahoe... and still can't make it work. I've tried uninstalling Illustrator, repairing the Creative Cloud app software, restarting computer, re-setting preferences... I'm at a loss for what to try next.   

I have five images, each of which requires a separate artboard. I select the Artboard Tool, and click each image to create the individual artboards. Artboards 1, 2, and 3 appear without issue. When I click on the fourth image, I get Artboard 5, when it should be Artboard 4. Clicking on the fifth image, I get another Artboard 5. As a test, I created several more artboards, and get similar issues with missing and duplicate artboards. For example, 13 is missing but there are two 14's.I tried copying and pasting my artwork in a new file, but keep experiencing the same issue.Does anyone know what is happening here?

I relink files in Illustrator pretty much every day all day long. Does anyone know if it is possible to set up a keyboard shortcut to relink files instead of constantly having to use the dropdown in the links panel? It would save me a TON of time. Haven't been able to figure out a way to do it or find any reference to it anywhere online. Thanks much.

I got trouble drag single square but multiple square, It also happens if I draw lines/circles all into many objects...please see attachment 😞 thanks for help me

I’m trying to automate some production steps in IllustratorMy script uses:app.doScript(ACTION_NAME, ACTION_SET_NAME)to trigger pathfinder and offset actions. When I run it manually (File -> Scripts -> My Script) it works perfectly.However, when I make an Action that runs this script, Illustrator freezes as soon as it reaches any app.doScript() call.I understand that Illustrator Actions and scripts run in different execution threads, and it seems like running an Action that runs a script that runs an Action causes a standstill.I’ve tried alternatives like:app.executeMenuCommand("OffsetPath") //OR app.executeMenuCommand("Live Offset Path") //Then using expandStyle()but these don’t allow me to apply predefined offset settings automatically, so using an Action is still the only consistent and accurate approach so far. I've also tried using effects and even then that has shown unsuccessful results.Ideally, I’d like to give my script its own keyboard shortcut so I can run it direc

I keep having a weird issue with the text in illustrator. It doesn't matter if the text was copied and pasted or if I type it in, the same issue still happens. The kerning will oddly adjust itself while I am typing,  formatting the text, or moving the text box with the selection tool. I have tried turning on and off several Character panel features and using a new document, but the issue seems to keep happening. I'm not sure if I have some weird setting turned on or if this is just a bug needing to be fixed. This presents quite an issue while trying to format text in paragraphs as the text will adjust the kerning itself as I am formatting or moving the text box around with the selection tool.I am running on the most current version of Illustrator CC. Any help or advice would be appreciated as this is very frustrating and I can't get it to stop!

As seen in the screenshots below, when I re-opening a  file the links are broken with a missing letter in the file extension. e.g. "jp" instead of "jpg" and "ti" instead of "tif". When re-linked the assets display at 100% scale instead of retaining their scaled down size in the document. Has anyone else experience this issue and know how to resolve it? 

HI,I believe I've found a bug in the 2025 and 2026 releases when working in a film & video preset and importing into After Effects.I'm seeing that when importing in to any recent version of After Effects the Illustrator files are being imported with dupicate empty layers. Is not an issue with 2024 release of Ai. I've made a video showing what is happening and a workaround. But the idea is to not have to do this silly workaround when past releases this wan't an issue.Thanks!Andy

Hi, I am trying to figure out how to enable the contextual alternates for Mazurquica Variable https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/mazurquica-variable as it looks great with the ligatures but they are not available in illustrator when i try to use the font. I have tried going through opentype, nothing works...ThanksJ 

Why can't I use the brush tool in Illustrator   {Renamed by MOD}

In the latest versions of Illustrator the SVG export function is inaccurate and adding artefacts to most paths. This is most evident in outlined fonts.This is a major issue because we can’t currently use the 'Save as SVG' feature to generate SVG files.However, copying the artwork and pasting it into an application like Figma works fine.

Hey everyone,After the latest Illustrator update, I started noticing that when I take screenshots to send previews to clients, there’s now this gray text showing the artboard name (like “01 - Artboard 1”) appearing at the top of my workspace.The problem is — this label now overlaps important information on my canvas, such as the printed size (for example “2.1x3.6m” in my design). It wasn’t there before, and now it makes my screenshots look messy when I just want to capture the artboard preview for client confirmation.I already checked under View menu but there’s no option like “Show/Hide Artboard Names”.Does anyone know how to completely hide that artboard name label?I really hope Adobe adds a toggle back for this. It’s such a small thing but super annoying when sending previews to clients! &#x1f605Thanks in advance for any tips or hidden settings that might fix this!

Illustrator has this annoying bug where it adds 1 pixel to an exported JPEG or PNG if the artboard it originates from has got a decimal value in its position. This is very frustrating for someone that pays for these programs and requires precision. Is there an easy way to remove the decimals without always having to click on each artboard and check? It is appalling.

Why is there an "AutoCAD" folder inside my Adobe Illustrator folder on my C: drive?Is it normal for an AutoCAD folder to appear after installing Illustrator?Is there an AutoCAD folder inside my Illustrator folder? What is it used for?

I'm looking for US/EU print shops to provide print and dispatch fulfilment. My problem is that I sell maths-based prints where purity of line and edge are crucial. At present I output directly from Illustrator to an SC-P900 at maximum resolution and get superb results but I am UK based and want to get out of the hassle of dealing with tarriffs and increasingly complex packaging regimes. The problem I have found is that people who describe themselves as fine art printers often seem only to accept raster file formats. At the kind of resolution I need the files would be beyond enormous for something like an A3 print from an original Illustrator file of only a few megabytes. I sell world-wide but mainly UK/US/EU and really need to output within the relevant borders. So do people have any recommendation for print shops which are used to accepting Illustrator-based one-off orders for output on museum-quality papers, with subsequent packaging/delivery in those markets. David La

HI, I just installed a font named Söhne Breit (free for personal use)It displays as expected in Photoshop, but in Illustrator, it's completely something else.How to fix this?

Hi! I use Stream Deck device and I like to customize my icons but I don't know where to find ILLUSTRATOR icons (tools...) in vector file anywhere. Is it possible to get them in .ai or .svg or .eps file? Best regards, Yuri

I am using Illustrator 30.0 on a Windows 11 OSCan't seem to prevent Discover screen from opening at startup.This just strated today. Not sure if due to new Ai release.I have gone as far a rebooting computer, reset preference file. On auto reboot the Discover panel does not show. However, after shutdown and re-boot the screen is back. 

I teach students on how to get certified for Adobe Illustrator and the test does not include/not allow the new AI tools. I would like to have the ability to turn off AI tools in the product or have an updated test that includes it.MAX suggestion- Anna

I'm trying to create a blurred circle which will sit on top of a gradient background but I keep getting this white glow around the blur. I just want it to blur blue - how do I achieve this? Thank you. 

I am a self taugh novice and need to have a bit better understanding of how colors are handled by printing machines.  I am using the word machine so that no one thinks I am talking about a print shop.  🙂 I am planning on supplying someone with a pdf  to use for dye sublimation on some coffee mugs. Will a process color print the same as a spot color, if they both are set up with the same, RGB, Lab or CMYK values?  Thank you. 

Scrubby slides in Illustrator - they don't have them and we want them NOW! 

Hi All! Newbie with a newbie question here.. I am trying to use the envelope distort feature (filling a shape with text) and I'd like to make some slight alterations to the text after it is being distorted.  I tried Expanding the text beforehand, which created the paths beorehand, but after applying the envelope distort effect, the paths seemed to have went away.  Is there any way to make this happen? Or do I have to manually draw in the desired adjustments? Thank you so much!

Tengo instalada la suite en una MacBook y tanto la barra espaciadora como los acentos hacen otras funciones. Gracias de antemando por la ayuda.

Art boards in Illustrator don't snap to the nearest numbers and when you export they don't look good. Art boards should snap to full numbers!