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Illustrator 30.8 · Known bug

PDF export drops gradient strokes and other artwork

Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0. The bug was reported for Illustrator 30.8.2. Adobe tracks it (status: Under Review). There is a workaround.

Status
Not fixedAdobe: Under Review
Severity
Major
Affects
Common workflow
System
Windows and macOS

Workaround

Expand affected gradient strokes with Object > Expand Appearance or Object > Expand, then save as PDF again.

Timeline

  1. Nov 9, 2026Reported on Illustrator 30.8.2
  2. Nov 10, 2026Adobe started tracking itnow Under Review
  3. Nov 10, 2026Not marked fixed as of Illustrator 31.0.0Adobe: Under Review

The report

2 votes · 1 reply

“PDF export loses unrelated artwork when document contains gradient strokes”

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