AIT File Extension

Adobe Illustrator Template

File Type ait
Developer Adobe Systems
Popularity
4.3 (34 votes)
Application Adobe Illustrator
Category Vector Image Files
Format Binary

What is a AIT file?

The AIT extension is related to Adobe Illustrator Template and is classified in the Vector Image Files category, which contains 120 files.

Adobe, the developer of the Adobe Illustrator Template (AIT), has released file format and 81 programs designed to handle them.

AIT file support extends to various operating systems, including Mac OS, Windows and Linux. There are 3 programs available to view a AIT file, including popular tools like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite.

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

Adobe Creative Cloud

How to open a AIT file?

If you are having trouble opening a AIT file, it usually means the right software is not installed. Choose a program from the list that matches your operating system. Next, visit the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it on your device.

Thanks to their popularity, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Creative Suite are often the go-to programs for managing AIT files. If you want the most recent release of Adobe Illustrator, head over to the Adobe site and download the version designed to run on all platforms.

After completing the installation, AIT files should be recognized by the system and linked to Adobe Illustrator.

Set Adobe Illustrator as your default AIT viewer

Set default app to open files on Mac

Right-click or Control + left-click on the desired AIT file to open a menu of available actions;
Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for Adobe Illustrator. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.

Change a default app in Windows

To get started, right-click your AIT file, then choose "Open With" and select "Choose Another Application" from the context menu;
From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select Adobe Illustrator as your desired application;
Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening AIT files.

Solving Common AIT File Challenges

While AIT files can sometimes present difficulties, most problems can be resolved quickly with minor software modifications. Check the tips below to help solve them.

What Causes Adobe Illustrator to Crash Frequently?

Insufficient software updates are a likely cause of Adobe Illustrator crashes. Be sure to install the latest updates for Adobe products.

A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.

How can I restore a damaged AIT file?

Start a data recovery program and open the damaged AIT file. Then, choose the "Repair" option from the menu. Allow the recovery process to complete, which will automatically repair the damaged vector image files.

How can I determine if my AIT file is damaged?

Characteristics of corrupted AIT vector image files can include:

Adobe Illustrator or other programs stop responding or crash when trying to handle the file;
Error notifications appear during file manipulation;
When opening the file, errors occur or the inability to access its contents;
Unexplained AIT file size inflation;
Editing the archive in Adobe Illustrator is hampered by poor overall performance;

How to edit a AIT file?

To modify AIT files, you need to install special software that makes it possible to open and edit vector image files. Online AIT editors are more restricted compared to software designed for Adobe Illustrator Template.

Best AIT Editor Software in 2026

Taking the above factors into account, we have selected a list of AIT editors currently available.

AIT Editor Software	Developer	Platforms	Overall Rating
Adobe Illustrator	Adobe	Windows, Mac OS	4.2 out of 5 (39 reviews)

Convert files to and from AIT

If working with a AIT file is challenging, one solution is to convert it to formats like DWG, JPG, PNG, PDF, BMP or other supported formats.

After converting a AIT file, some capabilities may be limited, but you can often convert it back to the original format.