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The AI file type is the perfect fit. Learn more here.","A PNG is typically not meant to be the final state of an image file. Instead, you’ll need to convert it to a more manageable file type. One such type is the Adobe Illustrator file extension, AI. Here’s an explanation of how and why to do it, as well as a quick breakdown of both […]","A PNG is typically not meant to be the final state of an image file. Instead, you’ll need to convert...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PNG is typically not meant to be the final state of an image file. Instead, you’ll need to convert it to a more manageable file type. One such type is the Adobe Illustrator file extension, AI. Here’s an explanation of how and why to do it, as well as a quick breakdown of both these popular image formats.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-the-png-image-file\">What is the PNG image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpng-image-file\u002F\">PNG image file\u003C\u002Fa> is one of the more popular graphic formats available, especially because of how high resolution its photos are. The PNG (Portable Network Graphic) is a lossless compression file type, which means it doesn’t lose quality when a user reduces its size. It uses raster graphics, so it is essentially structured by digital pixels to form an image.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--what-is-the-ai-image-file\">What is the AI image file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fai-image-file\u002F\">AI image file\u003C\u002Fa> is the graphic extension used for Adobe Illustrator image projects. Companies commonly use the AI because of how well it manages different brand logos and designs. The AI allows users to place text onto their graphics. It’s very high in resolution, though it’s limited because of how inaccessible it is. It is a vector graphic type, which means it is constructed through different digital indicators.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--why-convert-png-to-ai\">Why convert PNG to AI?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PNG is meant to be a high quality file that loses resolution only when it’s time to edit it. Unfortunately, in order to edit it extensively, it needs to be converted into a more manageable file type. There are a lot of extensions that allow for further editing but Illustrator is a lot more complex. Another reason users might require an AI instead of a PNG is if they need to share the file with others. Even though many will have access to the PNG, it is possible that they prefer an AI.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-33700\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"473\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-2.jpg\" alt=\"PNG on small wooden blocks.\" class=\"wp-image-33700\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-2.jpg 701w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-2-450x304.jpg 450w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn the most important reasons to convert from PNG to AI.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-to-convert-png-to-ai\">How to convert PNG to AI\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have Adobe Illustrator, you can easily convert a PNG to more functioning AI \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fimage-file-types\u002F\">image file types\u003C\u002Fa>. If you don’t, you’ll have to use one of the many conversion programs listed below. Here’s how to convert inside Illustrator:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>Using Illustrator, open the PNG file you wish to convert\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Select ‘Object’ then ‘Image Trace’ then ‘Make’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Your PNG will now be editable within Illustrator and can be saved as AI\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that you can use the available tools in Illustrator to change which portions of the PNG you wish to edit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-5--conversion-programs\">Conversion programs\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don’t have Adobe Illustrator, you’ll need to convert in one of two ways. The first way is by using an online, browser-based converter. There are a number of them available, though I prefer \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fconvertio.co\u002Fpng-ai\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convertio\u003C\u002Fa> the best due to its fast speeds and simplistic interface. A huge benefit of using an online converter is you don’t have to install any software on your system. Simply upload your file then download the converted file.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-33703\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"663\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193841\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-3.png\" alt=\"The Convertio interface.\" class=\"wp-image-33703\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193841\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-3.png 1160w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193841\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-3-450x257.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193841\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-3-1024x585.png 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193841\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-3-768x439.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convertio is convenient because it requires no installation.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second method of conversion is downloading and installing a system to convert. This option favors users who need a lot of different files converted at once. It’s also great for those with slow or limited internet access. This is because you can convert without uploading or downloading any files. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fvectormagic.com\u002Fdesktop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vector Magic\u003C\u002Fa> has a desktop edition that works very well, though there are other systems to consider.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-6--how-to-convert-back\">How to convert back\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, a lot of the same programs that convert a PNG to AI work the opposite way too. For example, Convertio converts AI to PNG. If you make a mistake and delete the original PNG file, just upload the AI file into Convertio and download a new PNG. It’s pretty rare that you’ll need to make a reverse conversion, but keep it in mind just in case.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survey all your options when deciding how and why to convert a PNG to AI. There’s a lot of different ways to do it and they each function much differently from one another. Pick the one that works best for you.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19193842\u002Fconvert-png-to-ai-450x244.jpg","An AI block word.",427,786,[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\u002F2020\u002F04\u002F19190336\u002Fphoto-management-software-2-450x263.jpg",3833,"best-free-stock-photo-websites","3 of the best free stock photo sites","If you work in a busy content team, you have to know about these 3 free stock photo websites. Learn more here about these sources of free content.","\u002Fblog\u002Fbest-free-stock-photo-websites\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F09\u002F19192012\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-tiff-29-450x300.jpg",33158,"convert-pdf-to-tiff","How To Convert PDF To TIFF: A Beginner’s Guide","The PDF has limitations and this might force you to convert into a different file type, if only temporarily. Here’s how to convert a PDF to a TIFF.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-pdf-to-tiff\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192309\u002Fconvert-orf-to-nef-2-300x450.jpg",42160,"convert-orf-to-nef","What does ORF stand for? A complete guide to Olympus Raw Format files","The ORF is a raw image file of high resolution. The NEF has a lot of the same features. Is it possible to convert one to the other? Here’s a guide.","\u002Fblog\u002Fconvert-orf-to-nef\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>",1789275714361]