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Zeplin "Request Timeout" Error on Export

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Workaround available Sketch, Photoshop, macOS, Windows Updated November 14, 2026How we research

Quick answer

Request Timeout on export usually means a slow network, an oversized Sketch or Photoshop artboard, or complex vectors. Split big artboards or try another network.

Most likely fix: Split large artboards

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Split large artboards

    1. Divide the large artboard into several smaller ones
    2. Export again
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Switch network

    1. Export from a different network
    2. Review the connectivity guide
    3. If it still fails email support@zeplin.io
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

Exporting a design to Zeplin fails with "Request Timeout".

Why it happens

  • Temporarily slow network connection
  • Oversized Sketch or Photoshop artboard
  • Very complex vector images such as imports from Illustrator

This guide also covers

  • zeplin request timeout
  • zeplin export timeout
  • zeplin large artboard

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