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Carefree_expert6688
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Sep 9, 2026 6:42 AM UTC
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InDesign crashes every time I update links

InDesign crashes and shuts down whenever I try to update links. The application is up to date, and the crash log has been submitted to Adobe. Is anyone else running into this issue?

Carefree_expert6688Correct answer
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Oct 1, 2026 7:04 AM UTC

Thanks everyone for the replies! Everything is working normally now.

My original graphics card was “Intel(R) HD Graphics 530”. After upgrading to the “MSI RTX 3050 Gaming X 6G” , this InDesign issue was resolved.

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Carefree_expert6688AuthorCorrect answer
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Oct 1, 2026 7:04 AM UTC

Thanks everyone for the replies! Everything is working normally now.

My original graphics card was “Intel(R) HD Graphics 530”. After upgrading to the “MSI RTX 3050 Gaming X 6G” , this InDesign issue was resolved.

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leo.r
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leo.rCommunity Expert
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Sep 9, 2026 4:55 PM UTC

Disable Generative AI options in preferences. Will it make a difference?

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Abhishek Rao
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Abhishek RaoCommunity Manager
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Sep 9, 2026 10:00 AM UTC

Hi ​@Carefree_expert6688,

 

Sorry you're running into these crashes while relinking files.

Could you please test the same workflow in the latest InDesign 21.6 Prerelease build and let us know whether the freeze/crash still occurs? You can install it through Creative Cloud Desktop > All Apps > Prerelease.

If you don't currently have access to the InDesign Prerelease program, please follow the instructions here to join:
https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/invitation-to-indesign-prerelease/td-p/12371924

Please share the results after testing so we can assist further.

 

Thanks,
Abhishek

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Manan JoshiCommunity Expert
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Sep 9, 2026 6:50 AM UTC

Does this happen on specific links and document? Are these on local drives or network drives?

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Carefree_expert6688Author
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Sep 9, 2026 8:25 AM UTC

I've tested various file formats like .jpg, .ai, and .png. Whenever I click 'Relink' in the Links panel, InDesign either freezes with the spinning wheel or immediately crashes with the Adobe Crash Reporter dialog. All on my local drive.

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Manan JoshiCommunity Expert
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Sep 9, 2026 8:37 AM UTC

Is it on a Mac? If so check if InDesign has full disk access

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