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Reading Adobe Illustrator files with Acrobat Reader

Posted: Tuesday, January 11, 2005 9:35 AM by Barry Gervin
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Occassionaly I need to view an adobe illustrator file. I usually end up asking our graphics guy to create a PDF or jpeg. Sometimes I search for some freeware tool to convert or display, usually without much success.

Today I thought I'd try using the new Adobe Reader 7.0 to see by chance if they support that. I was surprised to find out they do! Not only does it work in 7.0 as well, but it also works in 6.0, I just never thought to try.

It's not an associated file type, but you can do a File/Open, or select Open With Adobe Reader to view the file.

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  • Barry Gervin January 24, 2005 2:01 AM

    Thank you!

    This was very helpful.
    I can now review AIs from the designers without having to load (and licence) the full program..

    I used 6.0 and it worked like a charm

  • Barry Gervin February 2, 2005 7:36 AM

    I downloaded reader 7.0 but could not view adobe illustrator files. Does it matter if they come from a pc or a mac?

    Thanks
    Eli

    please cc. any reply to eli@roloflex.com

  • Barry Gervin February 6, 2005 10:04 PM

    i believe that it depends on whether or not when the file is saved if the "pdf compatible" option is checked.

  • Barry Gervin September 20, 2005 4:36 PM

    Hi,

    You can also open Illustrator with Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1.

  • Barry Gervin September 20, 2005 9:58 PM

    open with adobe reader 6, work fine, great post.
    thank you

  • Barry Gervin October 13, 2005 1:25 PM

    Problem with encoding if file is emailed. Acrobat 7 gives message that file is dammaged when I try to open AI file if file was emailed.
    Do others have this problem or is my source sending a bad file?

  • Barry Gervin November 22, 2005 8:10 AM

    Hi. I seem to have the same problem as John did. Adobe Reader 7.0 is NOT opening .ai files we received via email. I'm not sure about other .ai or .eps files. I'd appreciate any feedback via email.

  • Barry Gervin November 24, 2005 2:59 AM

    Opening .ai files in Adobe Reader 7.0 works. But, not all .ai files, some with the same problems as John and Raphael.

    Anyway, it is fine to be the alternative to handle the .ai files.

  • Barry Gervin June 27, 2006 9:40 PM

    re michael yin please:
    if it is not saved as "pdf compatible", then how can i view ai files w/ acrobat reader please?

  • Barry Gervin August 4, 2006 9:46 AM

    Fab post! You saved me a lot of hassle!

  • The colonal February 16, 2007 9:50 PM

    I have been bustin my #$%# trying to find a way to view ai files. I dont create the files, but i need to view them. You have saved me precious time and stress. THANK YOU!!!

  • juice March 5, 2007 9:47 AM

    Hey, I was able to read an illustrator file with my old reader 4.0, so it should definitely work!

    Thanks!

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