AI File Viewer for .NET

How to View AI File Using C#

In order to view AI file, we’ll use Aspose.PSD for .NET API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use API for C# platform to be used with any Viewer. 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 View AI via C#

Aspose.PSD makes it easy for the developers to view the AI file with just few lines of code.

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, Windows Azure, Mono or Xamarin Platforms
Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio
Aspose.PSD for .NET referenced in your project

C# code to view AI

Aspose.PSD is a Photoshop format manipulation API. One can generate, modify and convert Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator documents. Moreover, end users can perform graphics operations, update layer properties, add watermarks or render one format to PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, JPEG, JPEG2000, PSD, PSB etc. Its a standalone API and does not require Adobe Photoshop installation.

Free App to View AI

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.