Hello did this ever get resolved? Having same issues even with AI latest version 2025, 29.8.2 using a Mac Studio, Apple M2 Max chip, on Sequoia 15.7.1. Please advise. thanks
I'm sorry to hear you're having similar trouble with Illustrator. Could you please confirm the version of the OS installed and provide a link to a sample file(s) after uploading it to a file-sharing service, so we can review it with the team?
I'm also seeing this issue in my company's art department. At least 2 of them are seeing this on their 2024 Macbook Pro on Mac OS 14.6 a couple months ago and now still on 14.7.1 with Illustrator 28.6 and 29.0. It happens whether the linked file is local or on a network share, and with multiple file types (.psd, .jpg, .png). The problem exists in every Illustrator project opened on the affected systems whether old or new.
It seems like you’re encountering an issue with the Links panel not showing the correct creation and modification dates for linked files, and I can understand how frustrating that must be, especially with multiple file types and projects.
To help us investigate this further, could you please share the following details, as my colleague Anubhav suggested:
1. The affected file(s) and links that are showing incorrect date information.
2. Test the issue in a new document: Copy the content from an existing project and relink the files there. If you’re still able to replicate the issue, a screen recording would be very helpful.
3. The macOS system report (you can get this here: System Report).
Once we have this information, I’ll be able to escalate it to the team for a deeper look. Thank you for your patience!
I've got the same problem. Just reproduced it with a quick test file, dragged in two images from the Pictures folder and the dates are not just wrong, they are the same totally wrong date and time. It's a bug in your software and from reading this page, it seems to be a problem for years. Running macOS 18.4.1 and Illustrator 29.5, the latest of each. No server involved, and a brand new Illustrator file. See attached files as proof.
I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I tried replicating this behavior on my end but could not. Would you mind sharing more details, like a sample file after packaging it, a screen recording of the problem, and the macOS system report (https://adobe.ly/4fE0DKq), so I can check it with team?
All placed links show a creation and modified date of Feb 6, 2040. It doesn't matter if the link is stored locally or on a server. Dates of the file in the folder are correct but not in the LINKS panel. Anyone have a fix for this?
Thanks for reaching out. Would you mind confirming if Illustrator behaves this way with all files? If not, kindly share a download link to the file you're having trouble with, so we can better assist you.
Also, try updating to the latest version of Illustrator 28.3 (https://adobe.ly/492DSeJ) and share your observations.
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