AI File Extension

AI file extension is created by Adobe, also known as Adobe Illustrator File. AI has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open AI files in Adobe Illustrator program.

Adobe Illustrator File Type

What is a AI File Type?

As the Illustrator files are saved in a vector format, they can be enlarged without losing the quality of the image. Some programs-third-party can open AI files, but they can rasterize image, which means that the vector data will be converted to bitmap format.

To open an Illustrator in Photoshop, the file must d' first have a saved PDF content in the file. It does not contain PDF content, so the graph cannot be opened and will display a default message, indicating:" it s' acts d' an Adobe Illustrator file that has been saved without the PDF content. To place or open this file in other applications, it must be re-saved d' Adobe Illustrator with the file; Create a file & PDF compatible; option activated ." option activated.

Free online AI Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .AI (Adobe Illustrator File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to AI, merge, split and compare the AI files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

AI Converter

Open AI

Edit AI

Compare AI Files

Merge AI Files

Split AI Files

AI Metadata Viewer

AI Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Adobe Illustrator File .AI File Extensions while opening the .AI files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open AI Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Adobe Illustrator File on your system such as Adobe Illustrator.
2. Associate default Adobe Adobe Illustrator program for *.ai (Adobe Illustrator File) files.
   
   

   Associate AI Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.AI (e.g example.ai) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Adobe Adobe Illustrator program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ai files.
   
   

   Associate AI Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.AI (e.g example.ai) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Adobe Adobe Illustrator program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Adobe Illustrator extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related AI File Extensions

AI default file extension is .AI and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for AI File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the AI files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open AI File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Character Animator 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dimension CC 2018 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Craft Edge Easy Cut Studio 4 for Windows	Commercial	Craft Edge
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for Windows	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	GIMP 2.10 for Windows	Freeware	GIMP
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Inkscape 0.92 for Windows	Open Source	Inkscape
	Corel Painter 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Quark
	Adobe Reader DC 2018 for Windows	Freeware	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for Windows	Open Source	Scribus
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	IMSI TurboCAD PRO PLATINUM 2018 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Windows	Freeware	XnSoft

Open AI File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for MacOs	Freeware	vhf interservice
	Adobe Character Animator 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Dimension CC 2018 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Craft Edge Easy Cut Studio 4 for MacOs	Commercial	Craft Edge
	Adobe Fireworks CS6 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for MacOs	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Adobe FreeHand 11 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	GIMP 2.10 for MacOs	Freeware	GIMP
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe InDesign 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Inkscape 0.92 for MacOs	Open Source	Inkscape
	Corel Painter 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Apple Preview 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple
	Quark QuarkXPress 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Quark
	Adobe Reader DC 2018 for MacOs	Freeware	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Scribus
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	IMSI TurboCAD for Mac DELUXE V10 for MacOs	Commercial	IMSI
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for MacOs	Freeware	XnSoft

Open AI file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for Linux	Freeware	vhf interservice
	GIMP 2.10 for Linux	Freeware	GIMP
	Inkscape 0.92 for Linux	Open Source	Inkscape
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Adobe Reader DC 2018 for Linux	Freeware	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for Linux	Open Source	Scribus
	XnSoft XnViewMP 0.93 for Linux	Freeware	XnSoft

Open AI file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google
	MIT App Inventor 000 for Web	Free	MIT App Inventor
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open AI file on iOS

Open AI file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About AI - Adobe Illustrator File

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