AI to PDF Converter

Open Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files without Illustrator by turning them into PDF.

🔒 Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.

AI to PDF at a glance

Price: Free
Account: Not needed
Watermark: None
Privacy: Files are processed inside your browser and are never uploaded.
Works on: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone – in any modern browser
Install: Nothing to install

Vector qualityShapes and text stay sharp at any zoom.

No Illustrator neededView, print or share designs from clients and designers.

Several filesConvert many AI files at once.

How to use AI to PDF

Press Select AI files.
Wait a moment – each file is checked and converted.
Download the PDF (several files come in a ZIP).

How it works

When Illustrator saves an .ai file with “Create PDF Compatible File” switched on – the default setting – it stores a complete PDF copy of the artwork inside. This tool takes that PDF out and saves it as a normal .pdf file. If a file was saved without this option, it can only be opened in Illustrator; ask the designer to save it again with the option on, or to export a PDF.

About the formats

AI is the Adobe Illustrator file format. By default Illustrator saves a full PDF copy inside every AI file, so it can be opened without Illustrator.
PDF is the universal document format: it looks the same on every device and printer.

Open Illustrator files without Illustrator

When Illustrator saves an .ai file with “Create PDF Compatible File” switched on (the default), a full PDF copy is stored inside. This tool takes out that copy, so clients, printers and colleagues can view and print the artwork without Adobe software.

Tips

If you see a message that the file has no PDF copy, ask the designer to save it again with “Create PDF Compatible File” ticked, or export a PDF directly.
Need a picture for social media? Convert the PDF with PDF to PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free?

Yes – free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.

Can I edit the design after converting?

You can view, print and annotate the PDF. To edit vectors, open the PDF in Inkscape, Affinity Designer or Illustrator.

Is my file uploaded?

No. The file is opened and converted inside your browser on your own phone or computer and is never sent to our server.