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What is an AI file?
An AI file is a graphics file format created by Adobe, which is short for Adobe Illustrator Artwork file. They are files created from or for Adobe Illustrator. This makes them perfect for creating large-quality printable graphics like billboards, flyers, and high-quality video graphics. An AI file contains the original elements and layers from which a project was created, unlike a vector file like an EPS or SVG, which consists of a single image.
Where are AI files used?
Vector files are generally more suitable for digital media than raster formats. They support a deeper set of functionalities for drawings, illustrations, and other digital crafts. Vector files are resolution-independent, so they can easily be manipulated at any scale without losing quality.
You can rest assured of clean lines and flawless curves when working with AI files, regardless of how you resize them.
With limitless resizing capabilities, you can easily edit your images across different mediums and channels without any quality concerns.
How Do I Purchase and Download Digital Products?
Buying digital products is easy. Like Etsy and Shopify make it easier to both buy and sell them. You just browse through the store, find an item that catches your eye, and click Add to Cart.
Or create your shop and easily add files to be delivered when brought.
Once you’re ready, proceed to checkout, complete the payment process, and tada! You’ll receive an email with a download link or access to your purchased files directly on the website.
Can I Use Your-Vector-Maps digital products for Commercial purposes?
Yes, you can still go ahead and use our maps as part of your product, and still copyright the final product as your own work.
Our license agreement allows our customers to use the map in print, web, multi-media, and even some commercial product uses. There is a single statement to the downloaded file – even if it contains changes – NOT TO SELL again digitally (Download in any format. Include PNG, JPG, and Other Raster Format)
Opening files created in a newer version of Illustrator
- Create a new Illustrator file and place the other Ai file in it. OR
- Try opening the file in Acrobat Pro. Then “Save As…” a PDF and open the PDF with Illustrator older version
How do I edit an AI file without Illustrator?
Inkscape is the best free alternative to Adobe Illustrator. Inkscape is a free vector graphics editor. You can use Inkscape to open and edit AI files.
Or use Corel DRAW.
- Launch CorelDRAW. Open CorelDRAW.
- Choose File > Open to create a new document. At the top, choose File > Open and select New Document. …
- Choose File > Import / Place after you select the AI file to open. …
- Position the image on the canvas. …
- Edit your AI file. …
- Save your document.