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ArcGIS maps for Creative Cloud "file is in an unknown format" error

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11-10-2022 01:05 PM
AlexandraSwanson
Emerging Contributor

I have the latest 3.3 version of the plugin which was working fine in Illustrator 2021. I just updated Illustrator to version 27. However, now when I try to sync a map, I'm getting an error message that says the file "is in an unknown format and cannot be opened." (attached screenshot of error message). 

I installed Illustrator 26.0 to check that version, and it's happening there as well. I cannot convert back to Illustrator 2021 now, as it's too old and unavailable from Creative Cloud.

A map will sync using the Legacy map settings, but I really would prefer not to use those basemaps. 

Is there any explanation for this or a way people have fixed it? Thanks!

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Xingdong_Zhang
Esri Contributor

@AlexandraSwanson 

If you upgrade Illustrator to a new major version like v27 after installing the ArcGIS Maps for Adobe extension, you need to uninstall and reinstall the extension to ensure proper functioning.

Hope this solves your problem,

Xingdong

Maps for Adobe Team

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