How to convert AI to PNG
- Add your .AI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PNG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PNG file.
What to expect
- Converting rasterizes the vectors - pick the right DPI before exporting, since you cannot scale up a PNG without losing quality.
- Modern
.aifiles (Illustrator 9+) embed a PDF layer; if your tool fails to open the file, try renaming it to.pdf. - PNG preserves transparency, so transparent areas in Illustrator carry over to the output image.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert AI to PNG without Adobe Illustrator?
Yes - Inkscape, GIMP, and Photopea are all free and handle
.ai to PNG without an Adobe subscription.What resolution should I choose?
Use 96 dpi for web or screen use and 300 dpi for print; because the source is a vector you can export at any size before converting.
Will the PNG have a transparent background?
If the original
.ai has a transparent background, yes - PNG supports alpha transparency, and a white or colored artboard background will carry over to the PNG.Why does the exported PNG look different from the AI original?
Tools like Inkscape and GIMP read the embedded PDF layer, not Illustrator's private data, so complex effects like gradient meshes may render differently; Photopea or Illustrator itself gives the most accurate results.
