AI file extension is used by files produced by Adobe Illustrator. AI is a vector image format which means it stores graphics information as a set of geometrical figures with their coordinates, sizes and transformations.
Prior to version 8.0 Adobe Illustrator saved AI files in a native Adobe Illustrator only format called PGF, but Adobe Illustrator 8.0 and later started saving AI files in EPS format with PDF compatibility option. AI files produced by Adobe Illustrator are in part binary and in part text format and could be problematic for viewing in text editor. You will need a specialized software to open it.
It is also possible that AI file that you have was produced by Battlefield 2 game. This game uses AI files to store game artificial intelligence settings. In this case AI file is a plain text file which can be viewed and modified in any text editor.
If you don't have Adobe Illustrator, then AI files could be converted to other formats online using ZamZar conversion tool. Or if you have Adobe Illustrator you can open AI files online and export to many other formats that Adobe Illustrator supports including PDF, EPS, SVG. For more information about conversion please visit Convert AI to Other Formats page.
AI files are transferred over e-mail or internet using application/postscript multipurpose internet mail extensions (MIME) type.
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Adobe Illustrator Graphics | |
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Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW Inkscape Sketch Affinity Designer Gravit Designer |