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However, there are times it doesn't function well. Learn how to convert it to an AI.","What is PDF to AI? PDF to AI conversion is the process of transforming a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file into an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) vector file. Unlike PDFs, which restrict editing, AI files allow users to manipulate content as scalable vector graphics without loss of image quality. The conversion can be performed directly within […]","What is PDF to AI? PDF to AI conversion is the process of transforming a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-pdf-to-ai\">What is PDF to AI?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PDF to AI conversion is the process of transforming a Portable Document Format (.pdf) file into an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) vector file. Unlike PDFs, which restrict editing, AI files allow users to manipulate content as scalable vector graphics without loss of image quality. The conversion can be performed directly within Adobe Illustrator or through browser-based third-party tools. Keeping track of both file types across a team requires strong \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">file management\u003C\u002Fa>, the practice of storing, organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-a-pdf\">What is a PDF?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpdf-document-file\u002F\">PDF document file\u003C\u002Fa> or Portable Document Format is a file type that deals with printed documents. The PDF allows users to view links and search within a file. It is capable of holding multimedia like video and audio files. The PDF is a secure file format.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDF is one of the most popular \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fdocument-file-types\u002F\">document file types\u003C\u002Fa> for companies to use due to its ability to capture multiple elements and share them. For example, say a project team member wanted to share a document with someone and the document included things like links, audio and images. The PDF would include all of these elements when sent to the recipient.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--what-is-an-ai\">What is an AI?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fai-image-file\u002F\">AI image file\u003C\u002Fa> is the Adobe Illustrator file type that is a vector graphic format. Vector graphics are built using multiple points, which indicate image makeup. It is a scalable file that allows users to change its size dramatically without sacrificing any original image quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-35535\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-2.jpg\" alt=\"The AI file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-35535\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-2.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-2-450x450.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-2-150x150.jpg 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The AI is a vector graphic format.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The AI is one of the most popular \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa> for companies to use due to its ability to construct quality graphics for things like logos. It also allows businesses to place text on images for different projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-convert-pdf-to-ai\">How to convert PDF to AI\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two different ways to convert a PDF to AI. The first method uses the Adobe Illustrator program. If you have the Adobe system, this method is fastest. Inside Illustrator, select the ‘file’ menu, select ‘open’, then locate the PDF file you want. From here, you’ll be able to save this PDF as an AI, finishing the conversion. Simply select the ‘file’ menu, and click ‘save’. The PDF is now an AI format file.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want an alternative or don’t have Adobe Illustrator installed on your current system, there are browser-based conversion tools that will do the trick. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fconvertio.co\u002Fai-converter\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convertio\u003C\u002Fa>, for example, has an AI converter that lets users upload and download files in the AI format.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-35537\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193516\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-3.jpg\" alt=\"The PDF file icon.\" class=\"wp-image-35537\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193516\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-3.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193516\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-3-450x450.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193516\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-3-150x150.jpg 150w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193516\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-3-768x768.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opening a PDF inside Illustrator allows for a conversion.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--why-convert\">Why convert?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the strengths of the PDF is sometimes a weakness, depending on the type of project you’re creating. The PDF is perfect when you don’t want anything within a file to be altered or edited in any way. However, sometimes this is a negative.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you need a file that you can edit extensively, you’ll have to consider converting the PDF. The AI especially has a lot of different functionality that the PDF doesn’t. This most importantly includes a variety of editing features.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you’re working on a project that requires different files to be mass-edited, the PDF is going to cause more problems than it will help. When this is the case, the AI is a great alternative.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F10\u002F19193517\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-ai-450x293.jpg","A PDF converter illustrated.",521,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"photo-management","Photo management","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fphoto-management\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F11\u002F19193325\u002Fconvert-jpg-to-tiff-4-450x341.jpg",36551,"convert-jpg-to-tiff","How to Convert JPG to TIFF: A Comprehensive Guide","Learn how to easily convert JPG to TIFF with our beginner-friendly guide. Follow simple steps to preserve image quality. Read more to get started!","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-jpg-to-tiff\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19190336\u002Fphoto-management-software-1-450x263.jpg",16374,"photo-management-software","Helping you find the right photo management software system: A modern guide","The right photo management software system gives brands a major boost. Are you using the right tools to succeed? Learn more here.","\u002Fblog\u002Fphoto-management-software\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F11\u002F19194544\u002Ftiff-image-file-13-450x450.jpg",19406,"tiff-image-file","TIF file format: What it is, how it works, and when to use it","The TIFF image file is a secure, high resolution file type. Learn the basics of the TIFF to decide if it suits your needs. Here's a complete guide.","\u002Fblog\u002Ftiff-image-file\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789189310710]