Here I have explained about .ai files and the easiest ways by which you can open & view any .ai files.
What is a .ai file?
A .ai file is a type of file created by Adobe Illustrator which is used by designers to resize pictures, logos, drawings etc. without losing the quality. .ai files are different from regular images as unlike regular images made of tiny dots (pixels), .ai files use lines and shapes (paths) which can be scaled up or down smoothly.
This type of files are perfect for creating things like logos etc. that need to look good at any size. Beside, .ai files also let designers use layers to organize their work better.
How to open .ai files?
There are many ways you can open any .ai files which are given below.
- Adobe Illustrator – Adobe Illustrator is the easiest way to open any .ai files. On Adobe Illustrator, just open it, go to the file menu, select open and then choose your .ai file which you want to open.
- PDF Viewer – If you want to open .ai files with any PDF viewer, then you can change it to .pdf and then open it using any PDF viewer.
- Online Tools – There’re many online tools are available by which you can view any .ai files. Exp – Jumpshare.
- Other Software – Additionally you can use programs like Affinity Designer or Inkscape to view any .ai files.