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July 12, 2021
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Weird pixelated preview of an object in Illustrator

  • July 12, 2021
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Hey, so i got a problem. Few days ago i accidentally pressed some keyboard shortcut and i dont know which, and it made everything pixelated (as shown on picture), before i pressed the unknown shortcut, everything was smooth. Please help, i would appreaciate if somebody knew the shortcut or setting. Thanks to everyone who will help in some way.

 

 

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Correct answer Anshul_Saini

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. I would like to know if the step suggested above worked for you? If not, I would request you to try reset your preferences (https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/setting-preferences.html).

Disclaimer: Please note that resetting preferences will remove all the custom settings, and Illustrator will launch with default settings. You can also take a backup of the folders in case you want to. Location is mentioned in the article.

Also, if resetting preferences doesn't fix this issue, you may try turning off the GPU Performance under preferences (ctrl/cmd+k > Performance > uncheck GPU Performance).

 

Feel free to let us know if you still need assistance. We'd be happy to help.


Thanks & Regards,
Anshul Saini

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Participant
September 16, 2025

Bro, try veiw > preveiw using GP (maybe it calls different, but the point is "use graphic processor to show u ur file"))

Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Anshul_SainiCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
July 12, 2021

Hi there,

 

Thanks for reaching out. I would like to know if the step suggested above worked for you? If not, I would request you to try reset your preferences (https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/setting-preferences.html).

Disclaimer: Please note that resetting preferences will remove all the custom settings, and Illustrator will launch with default settings. You can also take a backup of the folders in case you want to. Location is mentioned in the article.

Also, if resetting preferences doesn't fix this issue, you may try turning off the GPU Performance under preferences (ctrl/cmd+k > Performance > uncheck GPU Performance).

 

Feel free to let us know if you still need assistance. We'd be happy to help.


Thanks & Regards,
Anshul Saini

Participant
July 12, 2021

Thank you, it fixed the problem.

Anshul_Saini
Community Manager
Community Manager
July 20, 2021

Glad to hear you're back on track.

Please feel free to reach out if you run into any other questions or issues in the future. We'd be happy to help.

 

Thanks & Regards,
Anshul Saini

Jacob Bugge
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 12, 2021

Just RobboCZ,

 

View>Pixel Preview?

 

Participant
July 12, 2021

thanks, it helped me, problem fixed.

Jacob Bugge
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 13, 2021

For my part you are welcome, Just RobboCZ.