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woodlin
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July 28, 2025
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solid color PDFs export blank in Illustrator 2025

Need solution to PDFs exporting blank when a solid color background is used on a logo. 

Does anyone have this problem?

Brad @ Roaring Mouse
Brad @ Roaring MouseCorrect answer
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July 29, 2025

Check your Acrobat's Preferences > Accessibility if Replace Document Colors has been enabled.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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July 28, 2025

Which PDF viewer are you using?

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woodlinAuthor
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July 28, 2025

Acrobat app on my iMac.

 

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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July 29, 2025

I cannot reproduce that. It's even working in Preview.

 

Does that also happen when you create a new file with just a simple rectangle in the same color?

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Michele Weisbart
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July 28, 2025

When I view your pdf it shows a red background and your logo. Are you previewing the pdf or opening it?

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woodlinAuthor
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July 28, 2025

Previewing and opening the PDF in Acrobat app. It shows up correctly when opening in Acrobat (web). Never had this issue before with white graphic on solid colors until latest Illus. update. All other PDFs are fine.  Is there a setting in Preferences that make a difference? 

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Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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July 29, 2025

Check your Acrobat's Preferences > Accessibility if Replace Document Colors has been enabled.

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    Ton Frederiks
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    Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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    July 28, 2025

    Your PDF looks fine to me.

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