The DataRecovery folder is your best bet, but auto-save settings are your true safety net. Set your recovery interval to 5 minutes right now to minimize future losses.
Immediately go to File > Save As and save this file with a new name. These recovered versions are temporary and may be deleted if you close the app again without saving. 2. Manually Search the Data Recovery Folder how to recover unsaved illustrator files
Look for files with a .tmp , .dat , or no extension. Copy them to your desktop, rename the extension to .ai , and try opening them in Illustrator. The DataRecovery folder is your best bet, but
If Illustrator crashes, the most immediate recovery method is simply to . These recovered versions are temporary and may be
If the auto-recovery dialog didn't appear, the file might still be sitting in Illustrator's hidden backup directory. The location depends on your operating system: