Illustrator 2021 can only "save as" 2020 (?)

[dv8kiwi]

When I choose "Save as…" from 2021 (25.3.1) it appears that I can only save is as a 2020 file, not 2021. Why? I am wondering

[Mylenium]

The file format hasn't changed. Probably just an oversight where someone forgot to update the UI string in the list.

Mylenium

[Test Screen Name · Accepted solution]

Not an oversight I think. You'll see that although Illustrator has over 20 versions, there are only 12 formats. It's a good thing when it doesn't change on a new version, because sharing files is simpler.

[birnerseff]

Hi,

if I definitely want to overwrite the file, although Illustrator believes it is not changed (or if I want to change the setting of "pdf compatible"), "save as" to current version and same name was the best way to do.

So I think I will miss something

[Test Screen Name]

"Current version" means "current version of file format". Currently, that would be "Illustrator 2020 file format". Or so it seems to me. 

[forebrain]

It is Feb 24, 2024 and I don't see anyone from Adobe answering this question. 

[Monika Gause]

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@forebrain  schrieb:

It is Feb 24, 2024 and I don't see anyone from Adobe answering this question. 

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The file version is 2020. The file can be opened by all version 2020 and up.

It's important to not that you need to be careful with objects that were not supported in the version you are using. Do not touch those objects.