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Open AI File

AI file is a proprietary format created by Adobe Illustrator Artwork, to render single page vector graphics in EPS or PDF format.

The AI format became the standard file storage format for Adobe Illustrator, and consists of paths connected by dots, rather than image data.

Since AI image files are saved in vector format, they can be enlarged without losing image quality.

This being the case, a pixel file, such as a JPG or a PNG, is the counterpart of an AI, therefore the main difference between these two is that a pixel file is not changing its resolution when enlarged.

AI files are commonly used for logos and print media.

Software to open an AI file

To open an Illustrator document in Photoshop, the file must first have PDF content saved within the file, that is, it must have PDF compatibility activated, since without this it will not be able to be opened and it will show a message where it is urged to open it again in Illustrator and save it with PDF compatibility.

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How Can I Open AI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open AI file is to find a AI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open AI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as AI file opener then try to search online for "AI viewer", "application to open AI file" or "open AI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open AI file

How Can I Open AI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a AI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a AI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with AI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as AI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open AI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open AI file then try to search for "AI viewer", "application to open AI file" or "read AI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read AI file

How Can I Open AI File on Android

If you downloaded a AI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded AI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "AI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "AI viewer", "AI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open AI File on iPhone or iPad

To open AI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the AI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "AI". This way you can find apps which can open AI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "AI viewer" or "AI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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