Should you need to incorporate an AI image into a larger piece of artwork without editing it directly, you can do so using Photoshop or its free equivalent, GIMP.

Can I edit an AI file?

AI files are the native file format for Adobe Illustrator, which is a paid professional vector graphics drawing app. If you don’t have access to Adobe Illustrator, you can edit AI files using Inkscape, a free vector editing program that has some similar basic features.

What programs can edit AI files?

There are many applications which can open AI files. Popular vector image editing software packages like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape can open AI files for editing. Certain raster image editing tools like Adobe Photoshop are also able to import AI files. Inkscape is an open-source free vector graphics editor.