How to convert AI to PDF
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Add your AI files
Drag and drop AI files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
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Choose PDF
PDF is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
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Convert
Click Convert. Files are processed in a secure cloud sandbox and are usually ready in seconds.
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Download your PDF
Download each PDF file, or everything at once as a ZIP.
AI vs PDF
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AI · Adobe Illustrator Artwork
AI is Adobe Illustrator's native vector format. Modern AI files are PDF-compatible, which lets them be converted without Illustrator.
- Type
- Vector
- Extension
- .ai
- MIME
- application/illustrator
- Best for
- editable vector artwork from Illustrator
VectorProprietary
All AI conversions →To
PDF · Portable Document Format
PDF preserves a document's exact layout, fonts and images so it looks identical on every device. It's the standard for sharing and printing documents.
- Type
- Document
- Extension
- MIME
- application/pdf
- Best for
- contracts, forms, reports, e-books and anything meant to be shared or printed
Open standardMulti-page
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AI to PDF: frequently asked questions
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