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chrisb33930735
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Jun 26, 2023 4:32 PM UTC
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Gradients not exporting with image

Something really strange is going on. My gradients look fine when I'm editing, but when I export, it's only showing the leftmost color. I've attached images.

 

 

 

    c.pfaffenbichler
    c.pfaffenbichlerCorrect answer
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    May 21, 2025 6:25 AM UTC

    Here's a better screenshot. I cannot provide the file due to copyright issues.

     

     


    If I remeber correctly this is a known issue with »Export As«. 

    In the meantime please use the work-around of applying a Layer Mask (of the Artboard’s dimensions) to the Gradient Layer or convert it to a Smart Object. 

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    lottie_5808
    lottie_5808
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    May 1, 2026 8:40 AM UTC

           This is happening to me aswell, I have tried converted layers to smart objects, rasterized them, masked them, nothing is working. It only looks how it saves when I zoom into 100%, but is there any way to fix it and save how I see it at fit to screen?

     

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    anavic
    anavic
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    Feb 18, 2026 2:53 PM UTC

    In my case, I double-click on the gradient and mark “Align with layer”. Sometimes it moves the position of the gradient, but it respects the colour and transparency when exporting 100%

    Double-click to the gradient

     

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    Aliprime
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    Aug 18, 2025 4:45 PM UTC

    The soloution is to go to File > Export > Export prefrences >  click -use legagy "Export as" then save  OR  Ctrl K > Export > Export prefrences >  click -use legagy "Export as" then save. simple as that 

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    Miroslav23317056g61e
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    Apr 7, 2025 10:57 AM UTC

    Same issue here

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Apr 7, 2025 11:18 AM UTC

    Where are the screenshots? 

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    ThisisThePlacetoBe
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    May 7, 2025 5:44 AM UTC

    While I can't speak for the author of this reply, I can speak for myself, who is experiencing this issue. The left is the artboard and the right is the "Export As".

     

     

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    Ben28214213jbap
    Participant
    Feb 22, 2025 5:57 PM UTC

    My workaround is to rasterize the gradient layer, and it exports properly. 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    Feb 22, 2025 8:36 PM UTC

    Converting it to a smart object might be more prudent in case of later editing needs.

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    Abdullah26272410oa9c
    Participant
    Nov 4, 2024 1:55 AM UTC

    I am having the same issue, we are paying customers not getting the service that was promised to us.

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    Morpheus Space
    Participant
    Oct 31, 2024 11:10 PM UTC

    Convert the gradient in a smart object.

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      harryjames90
      Participant
      Oct 13, 2024 7:35 PM UTC

      Still Issue not solved. I am facing it from last 6 hours. Dear Team Adobe! please solve this issue.

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      Harry
      Rypo8117421104
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      Oct 13, 2024 7:02 PM UTC

      Issue is not resolved. This happened to me today. v25.7.0

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      etg_edits
      Participant
      Aug 27, 2024 3:52 PM UTC

      Seems like a common issue, the least destructive way I've been able to work around it is by selecting all layers and convert to a smart object, then export. Hopefully Adobe will resolve this soon.

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