Convert AI to PDF via C#

How to Convert AI to PDF Using C#

In order to convert AI to PDF, we’ll use Aspose.PSD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for C# platform. Open NuGet package manager, search for Aspose.PSD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.

Package Manager Console Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.PSD

Steps to Convert AI to PDF via C#

Aspose.PSD makes it easy for the developers to load & convert AI files to PDF in just a few lines of code.

Load the AI with Image.Load method
Create an instance of PdfOptions class
Call Image.Save method
Pass output filename and object of PdfOptions

System Requirements

Aspose.PSD for .NET is supported on all major operating systems. Just make sure that you have the following prerequisites.

Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and PHP, VBScript, Delphi, C++ via COM Interop.
Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
Aspose.PSD for .NET DLL referenced in your project.

This sample code shows AI to PDF C# Conversion

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AI What is AI File Format?

A file with an .ai extension is an Adobe Illustrator Artwork file that contains vector graphics in a single page. it uses points to create paths for displaying the image data, thus making it safe from losing image quality if it is enlarged. AI file format is base don the PGF file format which are similar to AI files. AI format finds its major usage for logos and print media, and its initial versions were considered similar to that of EPS files. AI files can be opened with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat DC, PaintShop Pro, and CorelDraw Graphics tools.

pdf What is pdf File Format?

Portable Document Format (PDF) is a type of document created by Adobe back in 1990s. The purpose of this file format was to introduce a standard for representation of documents and other reference material in a format that is independent of application software, hardware as well as Operating System. PDF files can be opened in Adobe Acrobat Reader/Writer as well in most modern browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox via extensions/plug-ins. Most of the commercially available software suites also offer conversion of their documents to PDF file format without the requirement of any additional software component. Thus, PDF file format has full capability to contain information like text, images, hyperlinks, form-fields, rich media, digital signatures, attachments, metadata, Geospatial features and 3D objects in it that can become as part of source document.