AI Robin 2025 using all of my RAM

Forum|Forum|6 months ago
October 1, 2025
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Backstory: I just updated from a laptop with 32GB RAM to a desktop with 96GB RAM. One of the reasons for upgrading was 32GB of RAM wasn't enough to run more than 1 file in Illustrator (and I could no longer have multiple programs open), often it would still freeze and crash. Adobe says you only need 16GB of RAM to operate Illustrator.

So flash forward to today, first time using my new overly powerful computer and Illustrator is still using up ALL OF MY RAM. More specifically AI Robin 2025... I have 96GB of RAM... One file open... I'm using effects but this is ridiculous. It's like it sees available RAM and decides it should use it all.

I have gone through every solution I can find online (like turning off background save) and it changes absolutely nothing. I am beyond frustrated. Anybody else having this issue? Or have solutions?

Evan1151

Known Participant

This is happening to me. I can’t save one of my files, and AIRobin 2026 is using all 64GB of my ram. I used to have no problem saving big files no matter what effects I used.

I turned off Save in Background and now it’s just stuck at 50%.

Anubhav M

Community Manager

Hello @Evan1151

I’m sorry to hear you’re having similar trouble with Illustrator. Could you share more details like the version of the OS/Illustrator installed, if this happens with specific files or when a specific folder location, so we can better assist you?

Also, try running Illustrator under a different administrator account (Windows / macOS) and share your observations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anubhav

Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @MiaDawnFunk,

Thanks for sharing the details, and I completely understand how frustrating it must be. Illustrator should definitely not be consuming all of your RAM like that. Could you please confirm the exact version of Illustrator 2025 you are running and the operating system details? It would also help to know if this happens with all files or only specific ones that include heavy effects. In the meantime, I'd suggest resetting Illustrator preferences after creating a backup to rule out any corruption in settings: https://adobe.ly/4mLE2Oy. Also try testing in a new user account to see if the behavior is profile-specific and check once in Safe Mode to rule out third-party conflicts.

Please give this a try and let me know how it goes.

Looking forward to your update.

Abhishek

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valiant_6618

Participant

I am encountering the same. With my setup I far exceed the maximum system requirement due to the AI Robin 25. I rely on AI to provide for my family via design, and this is ridiculous.

Anubhav M

Community Manager

Hello @valiant_6618,

I'm sorry to hear you're having similar trouble with Illustrator. Could you try the suggestions shared in this help article (https://adobe.ly/3WXSusn) and let us know if they help?
Also, try running Illustrator under a different administrator account (Windows / macOS) and share your observations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Anubhav

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