.ai Thumbnail Preview Is a Must

[YuK1_Works]

It's really inconvenient to have to open Illustrator every time just to check the contents of a file.
For example, Blender recently added thumbnail previews. Even free software is doing it.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @YuK1_Works,

Could you try saving your AI files with the option for Save them "Create PDF compatible file" checked to see if it helps?
Also, try using Adobe Bridge to view/manage your files (https://adobe.ly/3TCixnf) and share your observations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anubhav

[YuK1_Works]

Hi Anubhav,
Of course, I already have that option enabled.

Maybe “thumbnail” wasn’t the best word to use. What I really meant is that I’d like to see actual thumbnails (previews of the artwork) as icons in Windows Explorer, instead of just a generic Illustrator icon.

Blender does this, and I believe you can too—I’m hopeful Adobe will consider it.

[Anubhav M · Accepted solution]

Hello @YuK1_Works,

I understand that this functionality is important to you. Would you mind creating a UserVoice for this feature request (https://adobe.ly/3T6YRaY) and adding your comments there? Doing this will help us prioritize this request, and you will be notified of any updates.
 
Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or need assistance. We'd be happy to help.
Anubhav