Hi @salix5ED3,
That sounds unusual, and I can understand how this could be concerning. Let’s try to narrow down what might be causing this behavior. Could you share a few more details?
1. Where are your files stored—locally on your Mac, a network drive, a server, or an external drive?
2. Are you using any third-party plugins with Illustrator?
3. Do you have any antivirus software, backup applications, or Time Machine running in the background?
4. As a test, could you try working in Safe Mode and see if Illustrator still creates duplicate or recovery files in the Trash?
These details will help us troubleshoot further. Looking forward to your response!
Best,
Anshul Saini