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Illustrator 30.5 · Known bug

SVG export uses artwork bounds instead of artboard

Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0. The bug was reported for Illustrator 30.5.1. Adobe tracks it (status: Under Review).

Status
Not fixedAdobe: Under Review
Severity
Major
Affects
Specific feature
System
Windows and macOS

Timeline

  1. Jun 5, 2026Reported on Illustrator 30.5.1
  2. Nov 10, 2026Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0Adobe: Under Review

The report

2 votes · 6 replies

“Saving as SVG changed in 30.5.1 and no longer respects artboard”

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