Open AI files online
AI is the Adobe Illustrator vector format. Modern .ai files embed PDF-compatible data, so this viewer renders them with PDF.js. (Files saved without “PDF Compatible” can’t be previewed.)
Drop a AI file to open it
or click to choose — everything stays on your device
Choose file🔒 100% private — files never leave your browser
Or turn AI into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a AI file?
AI is the Adobe Illustrator vector format. Modern .ai files embed PDF-compatible data, so this viewer renders them with PDF.js. (Files saved without “PDF Compatible” can’t be previewed.) The .AI extension identifies a Adobe Illustrator Artwork file, which is served with the application/illustrator media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open Adobe Illustrator (AI) files in desktop apps such as Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | Adobe Illustrator (AI) — Adobe Illustrator Artwork |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .ai |
| MIME type | application/illustrator |
| Developer | Adobe |
| Category | Images |
| Also opens in | Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer |
How to open a AI file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your AI file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
100% private — files never leave your browser.
Libraries used to render AI in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .AI file?
A .AI file is a Adobe Illustrator Artwork, identified by the application/illustrator media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open AI files?
On the desktop, AI files typically open in Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity Designer. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
How do I convert AI to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the AI preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Is it safe to open my AI file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a AI file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.