What is an AI file?

The AI format in brief: what it is, what it is used for, and how to convert it.

AI: conversion steps

  1. Upload your AI file to start.
  2. Convert AI to EPS.
  3. Download the AI file.

About AI files

Adobe Illustrator's native document format

AI is the native document format of Adobe Illustrator; modern AI files are based on PDF.

Working files for logos and illustrations made in Adobe Illustrator.

AI: what conversion changes

Converting AI redraws shapes.

AI: settings to change

Before you convert AI files, you can adjust: Width, Height, Resolution (DPI), Transparent background, Background, Convert text to paths, and Crop to content.

Limits of the AI format

Illustrator's own editing data, such as live effects, is understood only by Illustrator; this service reads AI files and converts the artwork to PDF, SVG or EPS.

Common questions about AI

Why does my AI file open differently or not at all outside Illustrator? The native format stores Illustrator layers and effects that other programs only partly understand — exporting a PDF, SVG or PNG version shares the design without surprises.

Convert AI files

Guides and tools for AI