Convert PDF to AI
Free PDF to AI converter. Every PDF page becomes a sharp image, delivered as a ZIP when there are several. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert PDF to AI
Quick answer: To convert PDF to AI: upload your PDF file, choose AI as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your PDF file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select AI as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your AI file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert PDF to AI
- Every page of the PDF is rendered as a sharp image (150 dpi) and saved as AI. A single-page PDF gives one AI file.
- A PDF with several pages gives one AI image per page, delivered together in a ZIP file (up to 20 pages).
- Pages are drawn on a white background, so the images have a white page color rather than transparency.
- Text and vector drawings in the PDF become pixels, so the result is a picture, not selectable text. Password-protected PDFs cannot be converted.
PDF vs AI at a glance
| Feature | AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | PDF (Portable Document Format) | Adobe Illustrator Artwork |
| Introduced | 1993 | 1987 |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Vector |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Sharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per page | Editable logos, print artwork and packaging design |
| Compatibility | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and PDF reader. | Opens in Adobe Illustrator and most professional design tools; browsers cannot display it. |
When to choose AI instead of PDF
Choose AI for editable logos, print artwork and packaging design. Its main limit: you need design software to open it.
Stay with PDF if you need sharing, printing and archiving pictures or scans as documents, one image per page.
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PDF to AI FAQ
How do I convert a PDF to AI?
Upload your PDF, select AI as the output format, click Convert and download the result. Every page becomes a AI image. No software or account is needed.
What happens to a PDF with many pages?
Each page is saved as its own AI image (up to 20 pages), and all the images are delivered together in one ZIP file. A one-page PDF gives a single AI file.
Will the AI look sharp?
Pages are rendered at 150 dpi, which is clear on screens and fine for normal printing. You can use Resize to change the pixel size, and Compress to make the AI files smaller.
Can I convert a password-protected PDF to AI?
No. Remove the password in your PDF reader first, then upload the file again.
Can I edit the text after converting a PDF to AI?
No. The pages become pictures, so the text is no longer selectable. Keep the original PDF if you still need to edit or copy the text.
Is it free and safe to convert PDF to AI here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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