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Convert AI to PDF
Convert AI to PDF format — 100% browser-based, no upload required.
2 cores · low tier
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About these formats
Source
AI
Adobe Illustrator ArtworkNative vector format for Adobe Illustrator. Contains paths, text, linked images, and artboards — the de facto standard for professional vector illustration.
Best for
Logo designVector illustrationPrint designBrand assets
Advantages
- + Scalable vectors
- + Industry standard
- + Multi-artboard
- + Embedded PDF preview
Limitations
- − Proprietary (Adobe)
- − Very large files
- − Requires Illustrator or Inkscape to edit
TargetPDF
Portable Document Format
Universal document format preserving layout across all devices and platforms. Standard for sharing, printing, and archiving.
Best for
Document sharingPrintingFormsArchivaleBooks
Advantages
- + Universal rendering
- + Print-ready
- + Secure (passwords)
- + Preserves layout
Limitations
- − Hard to edit
- − Can be large
- − Not reflowable text