Varieties of AI3 Files

Principal AI3 Type

.AI3

Formatting:	.ai3
Type:	Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic Format File

A AI3 file suffix is linked to the Generic Encapsulated PostScript graphics format which was developed by Adobe. The PostScript file format is generally used to transfer graphic images within platforms and applications. The file contains graphics data.

Organization:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Kind:	Graphic Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ai3

Software Programs That Open The Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic Format File:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Creative Cloud by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Linux

Web

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AI3 Troubleshooting

Troubles Opening AI3 Files

Adobe Illustrator CC Not Present

Double-clicking your AI3 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open AI3 File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Illustrator CC isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your AI3 file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your AI3, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Adobe Illustrator CC Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Adobe Illustrator CC isn't able to open your Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic Format File file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Adobe Illustrator CC version from the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic Format File file was probably created by a newer release of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of AI3 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Adobe Illustrator CC version on your computer can cause problems opening AI3 files.

Other AI3 File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening AI3 files even with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening AI3 files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• AI3 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Corruption of the AI3 file description inside the Registry
• Defective install of a AI3 program, such as Adobe Illustrator CC
• Something has caused file corruption of your AI3
• Your AI3 has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your AI3 file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic Format File file