The file could not be written due to an error Illustrator

Specifically on Windows operating system, while uploading multiple artboards via adobe illustrator extension to Techpacker, you may experience this error 'Could not write the file. an assertion has failed'. 

 

The file could not be written due to an error Illustrator

 

 

Before fixing the error, please make sure to save all your work in every tab opened on your Adobe Illustrator. Now here are some solutions you can try :

  • Reset the illustrator preferences
  • Reset the Save for Web (Legacy) preferences your PDF

 

1. Reset the illustrator preferences

For some Windows users, simply resetting the illustrator preferences might fix this issue. To learn how to reset the illustrator preferences, use this documentation officially provided by Adobe help-center. 

Once your Illustrator preferences have been reset, close and restart your Illustrator and try uploading multiple artboards again. This should fix the issue, but If the issue persists, then continue with the below step. 

 

2. Reset the Save for Web (Legacy) preferences

 

Step 1: Go to File > Export > Save for Web (Legacy) in your Illustrator.

 

The file could not be written due to an error Illustrator

 

 

Step 2: Hold down Ctrl+Alt on your keyboard and you'll see an option to reset. Click on reset and a file will be downloaded to your computer. Once done, try to upload your artboard again. 

 

The file could not be written due to an error Illustrator

 

 

Even after this, you're still facing this issue, please open a ticket with us and someone from our product team will reach out to you directly to further assist you on this issue.

 


 

Error 2: 'First save the artboard before trying to upload'

First, make sure that the .ai file is saved on your local hard drive. If you are confident that it's saved, then the next step is to save it again by using 'Save As' and save it again as Ai file. sometimes Adobe doesn't recognize that the file is saved. 

If the problem still persists, then rename the file. The extension doesn't like the word 'untitled' in the filename so make sure that you rename the file and remove the word untitled and hopefully that will resolve the issue. 

 


 

Error 3: 'Prompted to open the app in Intel emulation mode after installing plugin'

Error 

When you install a plugin or extension on an Apple M1 computer, you are prompted to open the app in Intel emulation mode.

To open the app in Intel emulation mode, Follow these steps as recommended by Adobe here. 

 


 

Error 4: Slow file upload speed while using the illustrator plugin.

While using the illustrator plugin, sometimes you may observe the upload speed has slowed down, this is because the plugin automatically uploads the original Ai file as a copy on the Techpacker. You may choose to disable the heavy illustrator file by following the below simple steps.

In CC 2017 when I try and export a file to a RBG JPG file an error keeps coming up saying that the file cannot be written due to an error.

This has been happening for a while now.

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  • The file could not be written due to an error Illustrator
    KSHITIJ commented  ·  January 1, 2018 4:18 PM  ·  Flag as inappropriateFlag as inappropriate  ·  Edit…  ·  Delete…

    Copy your old file and past your file in new documents. Its worked for me.. :)

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Why JPG file is not opening in Illustrator?

Illustrator creates vector objects, not pixel-based like MS Paint or Picasa. You DON'T OPEN a JPEG file because it is composed of pixels. If you'd like the JPEG image to appear in your illustration, you choose File > Place and scale to the size you like.

Why won't my files open in Illustrator?

One potential issue is that your Illustrator file may be corrupted. If you're unable to open the file, and you've tried repairing it using the software's built-in options, your best bet may be to try reinstalling Illustrator. If that doesn't work, you may need to find a new copy of the software.

Why can't I save my Illustrator file?

Try if unchecking Preferences > File Handling > Save in Background helps (and then restart Illustrator).

What does file IO error mean in Illustrator?

I can't say specifically, the File I/O error clearly indicates that Illustrator can't write to wherever you are asking it to write to. Could be a server without proper permissions, a jump drive formatted as NTFS, a Diskette that's full or locked, etc.