Convert AI to PNG
Free, fast and secure — convert AI to PNG right in your browser.
Flatten your AI into a ready-to-use PNG
Converting AI to PNG rasterises your vector artwork into a fixed-size PNG image that opens in any app or browser — perfect when a tool will not accept the original vector.
How to convert AI to PNG
- 1 Drop your AI file into the converter above.
- 2 It is converted to PNG automatically — no settings to fiddle with.
- 3 Download your new PNG file instantly.
AI vs PNG
| Feature | AI | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Type | Vector | Raster |
| MIME type | application/illustrator | image/png |
| Best for | Opening or previewing designer artwork — usually converted to PNG, SVG or JPG to share. | Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges. |
About the formats
Adobe Illustrator artwork
AI is Adobe Illustrator's native vector format, used by designers for logos, icons and illustrations. Modern AI files are PDF-compatible, so they can be rasterised to an image or, where supported, traced back to clean vectors.
Strengths
- Editable, resolution-independent vectors
- Industry standard for professional design
- PDF-compatible under the hood
Limitations
- Needs Illustrator or a converter to open
- Not viewable in browsers or most apps
- Overkill for everyday sharing
Best for: Opening or previewing designer artwork — usually converted to PNG, SVG or JPG to share.
PNG image
PNG is a lossless image format with full alpha transparency. It keeps every pixel exact, which makes it the go-to choice for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges.
Strengths
- Lossless — perfect, repeatable quality
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Crisp text, lines and flat colour
Limitations
- Larger files than JPG for photos
- No native animation
- Not ideal for large photographic images
Best for: Logos, icons, screenshots and any graphic that needs transparency or pixel-perfect edges.