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August 21, 2026
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The Smart Vector Object (from Illustrator 2025) in PS won't open in the new Illustrator 2026.

When I double-click the icon on the layer in PS Smart, a message appears that the program that created the object doesn't exist. The fact is, Illustrator 2025 stopped working, and I had to install Illustrator 2026.

I'm working on Windows 11.

Needless to say, this could result in the loss of a significant amount of my work over the years.

wojciech_6771Correct answer
Inspiring
August 21, 2026

JOY
I changed the "OPEN WITH" properties of any AI file to the new version of Illustrator 2026.
Phew...

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wojciech_6771AuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
August 21, 2026

JOY
I changed the "OPEN WITH" properties of any AI file to the new version of Illustrator 2026.
Phew...

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