About the Ai file format
- Name
- Adobe Illustrator File
- Extension
- .ai
- Format
- Binary
- Category
- Vector Image
- Developer
- Adobe Systems
- Description
- An AI file is a drawing created with Adobe Illustrator, a vector graphics editing program. It is composed of paths connected by points, rather than bitmap image data. AI files are commonly used for logos and print media.
- MIME Type
- application/postscript
- Sample
- sample.ai
- Wikipedia
- .ai on Wikipedia
AI (Adobe Illustrator Artwork) is a file format developed by Adobe Systems to show drawing, which is either in PDF or in Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file format. It stores various vector graphics on one page. Using vectors ensures the graphics are scalable without any losing quality.
File compression is necessary to reduce the amount of space consumed during storage. However, compression affects the quality of the image stored.
Adobe Illustrator uses .ai filename extension. It was initially referred to as PGF. This old version of the file format sends restricted and compact syntax that adheres to Document Structuring Conventions.
The compatibility of PDF files in AI is achieved by inserting completed data inside the PDF file. The file format has operators with certain features( styles, brushes, and textures) added to the latest version.
The AI file contains contents that are either reversible or in final form. The state of the contents depends on whether the file will need editing before printing, or it is all ready for printing. AI file format is a secure way to store your data as third party persons do not stand a chance of getting to read the files.
Adobe After Effects, Affinity Designer, Cinema_4D Adobe Photoshop and CorelDRAW are among the applications that are capable of editing .ai files.
It is popularly used in the logo creation and printing industries.
