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Basic information about AI file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AI(*.AI or *.ai), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the AI file yourself.

There are 7 file types using the AI file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AI file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AI file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AI file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the AI file?
  • How to open a AI file?
  • What programs do I need to open a AI file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a AI file?
  • How to convert AI files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to AI file format?


1.Detail information about AI file extension: AIwin Project File

File type AIwin Project File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AI file is a AIwin Project File. The ai file extension is associated with the Adobe Illustrator, a vector graphics editing software for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac.

Illustrator's AI vector format is used to store and exchange 2D objects.

The ai files contain a series of ASCII lines that may be comments, data, commands or combinations of commands and data. Currently, these data use PDF (Portable Document Format) language specification.

Older versions of AI documents are based on Adobe Encapsulated PostScript (EPS). These older .ai files, are slightly limited with to smaller number of drawing commands than documents based on full PostScript.

Simple ai files are easy to construct, and a program can create files that can be read by any AI reader or can be printed on any PostScript printer software. However, complex AI documents are difficult to view in third-party tools and may not be displayed correctly.

MIME types:
application/postscript

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files

Windows
AIwin


2.Detail information about AI file extension: Adobe Illustrator File



3.Detail information about AI file extension: Battlefield 2 Artificial Intelligence File

File type Battlefield 2 Artificial Intelligence File Category Game Files
Developer Electronic Arts File format Text
Description AI file is a Battlefield 2 Artificial Intelligence File developed by Electronic Arts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files

Windows
Electronic Arts Battlefield 2


4.Detail information about AI file extension: Mopac Internal Chemical Modeller Output

File type Mopac Internal Chemical Modeller Output Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AI file is a Mopac Internal Chemical Modeller Output.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files


5.Detail information about AI file extension: Progress Database After Image

File type Progress Database After Image Category Database Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AI file is a Progress Database After Image.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files

Windows
Progress ObjectStore


6.Detail information about AI file extension: Advantage Database Server File

File type Advantage Database Server File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AI file is a Advantage Database Server File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files

Windows
Advantage Database Server


7.Detail information about AI file extension: Rise Of Nations Game File

File type Rise Of Nations Game File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description AI file is a Rise Of Nations Game File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AI files

Windows
Rise of Nations



How to convert AI files to another file format?

There are 38 records in our database eligible for AI files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve AI to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to AI file format?

There are 39 records in our database eligible for another files to AI file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to AI conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a AI file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.AI”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the AI extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support AI file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of AI files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a AI file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AI file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a AI file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the AI file is damaged.
  • Whether the AI file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the AI file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the AI file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the AI file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a AI file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a AI file.

If the AI file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.