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What is a AIP file? An AIP file is a plug-in used by Adobe Illustrator, a drawing program used to create vector graphics . It contains an additional feature that can be added to Illustrator.

More Information Artists and graphic designers use Adobe Illustrator to create logos, signs, digital art, and drawings. While Illustrator includes a wealth of design and drawing features, users can add additional features by installing Illustrator plug-ins. These plug-ins, which are developed by Illustrator users and third-party companies, are saved as AIP files. For example, the companies Astute Graphics, Fontself, and Mai Tools all offer Illustrator plug-ins, distributed as AIP files. These plug-ins provide artists with additional effects, allow artists to convert sketched lettering into fonts, and help artists automatically crop images. Other Illustrator plug-ins provide other advanced features. Some Illustrator plug-ins are free to download and install, while others must be purchased. Many plug-ins are available from Adobe's official website, on the Third-party plug-ins for Illustrator page.

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Adobe Illustrator Plug-in

DeveloperAdobe Systems
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What is a AIP file?

An AIP file is a plug-in used by Adobe Illustrator, a drawing program used to create vector graphics . It contains an additional feature that can be added to Illustrator.

More Information

Artists and graphic designers use Adobe Illustrator to create logos, signs, digital art, and drawings. While Illustrator includes a wealth of design and drawing features, users can add additional features by installing Illustrator plug-ins. These plug-ins, which are developed by Illustrator users and third-party companies, are saved as AIP files.

For example, the companies Astute Graphics, Fontself, and Mai Tools all offer Illustrator plug-ins, distributed as AIP files. These plug-ins provide artists with additional effects, allow artists to convert sketched lettering into fonts, and help artists automatically crop images. Other Illustrator plug-ins provide other advanced features.

Some Illustrator plug-ins are free to download and install, while others must be purchased. Many plug-ins are available from Adobe's official website, on the Third-party plug-ins for Illustrator page.

How to open a AIP file

AIP files are not meant to be opened. To use your AIP file with Adobe Illustrator (Windows, Mac), place it in one of the following locations:

Then, the features your plug-in contains will appear in Illustrator.

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Advanced Installer Project

DeveloperCaphyon
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Project format used by Advanced Installer, a Windows installer that allows users to install, update, and configure products; contains information that describes a setup package, as well as project paths, type, and caching and path variables.

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Actual Installer Project

DeveloperSofteza Development
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Project created by Actual Installer, a program used to install Windows software; contains project information that describes the software being installed, such as product name and version, software requirements, installation mode, license agreement, shortcuts, and file associations.

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FAQ

What is a AIP file?
An AIP file is a plug-in used by Adobe Illustrator, a drawing program used to create vector graphics. It contains an additional feature that can be added to Illustrator.
How do I open a .aip file?
AIP files are not meant to be opened. To use your AIP file with Adobe Illustrator (Windows, Mac), place it in one of the following locations: