Open AIP files

  • Full name
    Adobe Illustrator Plugin Format
  • Developer
    Adobe Systems
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Have you encountered a problem with a AIP file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a AIP file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your AIP file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is AIP file?

The file extension AIP is used for plug-in files of the vector drawing software Adobe Illustrator. With plugins, new functionalities can be added to the software. For Illustrator to use a plug-in, the AIP file must be copied to the 'Plug-insExtensions' or 'Add-ModulesIllustrator Filter' in the Illustrator program directory.

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It should be noted that plugins do not work independently of the operating system and in some cases work only up to certain Illustrator versions. In addition, the extension AIP is assigned to a directory and not to a file on the Apple Mac. For the installation of a plugin, therefore, the entire AIP directory must be copied.

Programs which can open a AIP file

How to open file with AIP extension?

In order to open a file with AIP extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening AIP file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with AIP files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Adobe Illustrator or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening AIP files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support AIP files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of AIP files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Adobe Illustrator as the default program for opening AIP files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate AIP files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Adobe Illustrator applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Adobe Illustrator has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with AIP files

Sometimes problems with opening AIP files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • AIP files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open AIP files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • AIP file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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