What is an AIT File? – Illustrator Template .AIT Extension

Wondering what is an AIT file and how to open the files with .AIT extension?

You might have come across AIT file extension while working with Adobe Illustrator. The .AIT file format is used to save templates that are specific to the Adobe Illustrator software.

The .AIT file extension is intended for template files and is different from the standard .AI format of Adobe Illustrator.

In this guide, we’ll explore what AIT files are and how to work with them, including all things you can do with them, such as how to open them, how to save them, and how to convert them.

What is an AIT File?

An AIT file is an Adobe Illustrator Template file. You can recognise these files from the file format they have .ait (as shown in the screenshot below).

These files are used to create pre-designed templates that can be easily reused for different projects in the future.

AIT files can contain any kind of design elements from Adobe Illustrator, such as graphics, text, and layers, that can be customized to create a new design.

AIT files are very useful to save time for designers and Illustrator users when they have to create similar designs repeatedly. Most of them use .AIT files to speed up their work process.

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How to Open an AIT File?

To open an AIT file, you will need to have Adobe Illustrator installed on your computer.

Simply launch Adobe Illustrator and select “File” from the menu. Then select “Open” and find the AIT file you want to open. Double-click the file, and it will open in Adobe Illustrator.

The file opens as an Untitled file, like a new instance of the original file. See the preview below when the .AIT file in the above example was opened.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to open an .AIT file in Adobe Illustrator:

• Launch Adobe Illustrator: To start, open Adobe Illustrator on your computer.
• Select the “File” menu: Once you’re in Adobe Illustrator, click on the “File” menu located in the top left corner of the screen.
• Choose “Open”: From the drop-down menu, select “Open”. This will bring up the “Open” dialog box.
• Locate the .AIT file on your computer: In the “Open” dialog box, navigate to the location where the .AIT file is saved and select it.
• Double-click the file to open: To open the .AIT file, simply double-click on it. Adobe Illustrator will then open the file as a new untitled document.
• Customize the template as you wish: Once the .AIT file is open, you can start customizing it to meet your needs. As it will be an unsaved document, don’t forget to save it once you’re done.

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How to Save an AIT File?

To save as a new .AIT file, simply create a new document in Adobe Illustrator, add your design elements, and then select “File” from the menu.

Select “Save As” and choose “Illustrator Template (ait)” from the file format options. You can see the .ait with the file name while saving the file.

Enter a name for the file and save it to your desired location on your computer. See the screenshot above for instructions.

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How to Convert an AIT File to other types?

To convert an AIT file to another file format, such as a AI, PNG or a PDF, you can use Adobe Illustrator to open the file and save it in any other supported formats.

Simply open the AIT file in Adobe Illustrator, and then select “File” from the menu.

Select “Save As” and choose the desired file format from the options. Enter a name for the file and save it to your desired location.

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Difference between AI and AIT files

The most common confusion with .AIT files come from the default file format of Adobe Illustrator files – .AI. How are they different?

For example, I have tried saving the same file in both .AI and .AIT formats in the image below.

Well, the difference between AI and AIT files primarily lies in their purpose and structure.

As you might know, .AI files are the standard file format used by Adobe Illustrator for saving vector graphics by default.

Files with the .AI file format can contain anything from illustrations, logos, and graphics to typography, images, and other design elements that Adobe Illustrator can handle. They are also fully editable, and can be opened, modified, and converted into other formats using the Adobe Illustrator software.

AIT (Adobe Illustrator Template) files, on the other hand, are pre-designed templates created in Adobe Illustrator.

Files with .AIT files contain a layout and design elements that can be used as a starting point for creating new designs.

Unlike .AI files, .AIT files are intended to be used as a starting point and are not meant to be fully editable.

When you open an AIT file, you get a completely new file with the same design elements, but the original files remain the same unless you save it as a template again and override the original file.

To summarise, the difference between AI and AIT files is that AI files are fully editable graphics saved in the standard Adobe Illustrator file format, while AIT files are pre-designed templates that can be used as a starting point for creating new designs.

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AIT File Extension FAQs

Looking to find out something else about .AIT files? Check these FAQs to figure it out quickly.

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In conclusion, AIT files are important file types for designers and graphic artists who use Adobe Illustrator.

Hopefully, with this detailed guide, you should now have a better understanding of what AIT files are and how to work with them.