AIT File Extension

What is AIT file?

AIT is a file extension commonly associated with Adobe Illustrator Template files. Adobe Illustrator Template specification was created by Adobe Systems. Files with AIT extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. AIT file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling AIT files is Adobe Illustrator, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. Adobe Illustrator software was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated, and on its official website you may find more information about AIT files or the Adobe Illustrator software program.

Programs which support AIT file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with AIT files, divided into 2 categories based on operating system on which they are available. AIT files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with AIT extension?

Being unable to open files with AIT extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe Illustrator Template files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AIT files.

Step 1. Install Adobe Illustrator software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening AIT files is that no program that can handle AIT files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Illustrator or one to the listed programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Adobe Illustrator installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Illustrator and update if needed

If the problems with opening AIT files still occur even after installing Adobe Illustrator, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Illustrator is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Adobe Illustrator installed, it may not support AIT format. The most recent version of Adobe Illustrator is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AIT files to Adobe Illustrator

After installing Adobe Illustrator (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AIT files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the AIT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Illustrator installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AIT files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AIT file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with AIT extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the AIT for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AIT file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The AIT may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the AIT is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. AIT file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the AIT file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the AIT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with AIT extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe Illustrator

If the systems has insufficient resources to open AIT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Adobe Illustrator Template file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AIT files affecting older versions of given software.

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