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July 8, 2021
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Unable to open cloud documents in Illustrator

  • July 8, 2021
  • 7 replies
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I worked on some documents recently and used the Cloud save feature. I don't normally use it but wanted to try it out. Now when I try and open them again, nothing happens. I just open Illustrator and the Cloud documents appear as an option and I click on them and nothing happens, no error message, no loading icon, just nothing at all. I'm able to go to my library in my browser and download the file and work on it that way, but at that point I might as well have just saved it locally.


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    Correct answer dyonnap11890182

    7/30/22 update:

    I restarted my computer
    I signed out of illustrator

    I reset all preferences

     

    STILL NOTHING WORKED.   I was freaking out.  THEN...

     

    Went into creative cloud icon, went to illustrator, found "my files" at the top.  saw there was a red exclamation on my cloud icon at the top right.  i refreshed it and it loaded my files back into the cloud.  still wasnt able to open them but then i clicked on the 3 dots at the top right and this allowed me to finally download the document into my downloads (not desktop at first for some reason).  I hope this helps someone!!!

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    Tinka26038314wl2q
    New Participant
    September 9, 2022

    Hi, I have exactly the same issue as described above but I do not understand the answer given. The options given in my Illustrator app > My files are: replace, remove, make offline available and select. No options for opening, clicking does not work. Never used creative cloud before... (always saved on desk). Any tips?

    Anshul_Saini
    Community Manager
    Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    September 13, 2022

    Hi @Tinka26038314wl2q,

     

    We are sorry for the trouble. If you see the offline banner or cloud icon with x displayed in Illustrator in that case you may try resolving the connection issues.
    However, if that is not the case, you can manually download the Ai files from the Creative Cloud Desktop app "File" section.
    Files > Your Files > Select the file you want to download > click on three dots > Download.

     

    Kindly update the discussion if you still need assistance with it. We'd be happy to help.

     

    Thanks & Regards,
    Anshul Saini

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    Jessica33504425waha
    New Participant
    April 11, 2024

    Hi, I experienced the same issue, the file in the cloud does not open in illutrator (still worked yesterday). But also when I go to "Your Files" and manually download it, it won't open the file anymore. I get the error message with the ID -54.

    This is quite frustrating as some hours of work went into the file and I am unable to retrieve it.

    dyonnap11890182
    dyonnap11890182Correct answer
    New Participant
    July 30, 2022

    7/30/22 update:

    I restarted my computer
    I signed out of illustrator

    I reset all preferences

     

    STILL NOTHING WORKED.   I was freaking out.  THEN...

     

    Went into creative cloud icon, went to illustrator, found "my files" at the top.  saw there was a red exclamation on my cloud icon at the top right.  i refreshed it and it loaded my files back into the cloud.  still wasnt able to open them but then i clicked on the 3 dots at the top right and this allowed me to finally download the document into my downloads (not desktop at first for some reason).  I hope this helps someone!!!

      J
      James24036969yup5
      New Participant
      April 25, 2022

      did u ever manage to track down why this was happening?

      Anshul_Saini
      Community Manager
      Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      April 27, 2022

      Hi @James24036969yup5,

       

      Sorry to hear about the trouble you are facing. Please confirm whether you are facing the issue with Cloud Document or file saved in the Creative Cloud network folder. I assume local files are opening without any issue.

      Have you recently changed your Adobe ID Password? Are you using a proxy or VPN? Are you connected to an office or personal internet?

       

      We are here to help. We just need more information.

       

      Thanks & Regards,

      Anshul Saini

      Remo Remoquillo
      Remo Remoquillo
      New Participant
      April 27, 2022

      Native files never have a hiccup. Since the last update, I haven’t
      experienced anything, but I’ve also since then have tried to keep my file
      sizes much smaller, less than 50mb. I’ve noticed that larger files have
      been more prone to not opening unless I’ve attempted multiple times with
      restarting of the program. Since I run a MacBook Pro from 2017, im now
      considering if it’s just a pushing the performance on my end.--
      *Remo Remoquillo*
      Design + Illustration
      Remo Remo Design

      Remo Remoquillo
      Remo Remoquillo
      New Participant
      February 16, 2022

      I have same similar problem with illustrator cloud documents every day. It's so frustrating. When launching my program, I am prompted with a window to locate my file. I do and attempt to load. When clicking, nothing happens, as if I never clicked.

       

      If I a do the same from the creativ cloud app, locate the file, and click the file which launches the program, I can have the same problem of no response.

       

      It's like rolling the dice. I have to relaunch adobe illustrator or creative cloud in hopes for it to work. Sometimes it works on first attempt. 

        J
        James24036969yup5
        New Participant
        April 25, 2022

        same thing here

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        Janverh
        Inspiring
        August 4, 2021

        I have the same problem. Most of the time clouddocuments don't open. Sign out and sign in helps, but it cannot be that I have to sign in/out every time, isn't it??

        My iPAd version is freezing a couple time a day, mostly when working with the layers.

        I recently changed from Affinity designer to Ai , but it is not a happy experience so far.

        Anshul_Saini
        Community Manager
        Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        August 13, 2021

        Hi all,

         

        Sorry for the inconvenience. I would suggest you to please try the steps shared in this help article (https://helpx.adobe.com/in/illustrator/kb/cloud-document-troubleshooting.html). I hope it helps you out.

        Regards,
        Anshul Saini

        Anshul_Saini
        Community Manager
        Anshul_SainiCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        July 8, 2021

        Hi there,

        Sorry about the trouble. I would like to know if restarting the Illustrator worked for you as it has worked for Mike? If not, you may try "Sign Out" & "Sign In" from Illustrator (Help > Sign Out. {your email ID}). If that doesn't help, try resetting the preferences (https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/user-guide.html/in/indesign/using/setting-preferences.ug.html) and see if that resolves the issue.
        Disclaimer: Please note that resetting preferences will remove all the custom settings, and Illustrator will launch with default settings. You can also take a backup of the folders in case you want to. Location is mentioned in the article.

        Feel free to let us know if you still need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

        Thanks & Regards,
        Anshul Saini

        Mike_Gondek10189183
        Mike_Gondek10189183
        Braniac
        July 8, 2021

        Was working fine for me until I clicked on the checkbox here, then as you said would not open. Did not matter if I single or double-clicked.

         

        I quit Illustrator restarted and is working again.

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