Tips to open AI6 file

Can't open the AI6 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AI6 files as well as a list of programs that support AI6 files.

AI6 file extension

File Name Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic
File Developer Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category Graphic Files

The AI6 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AI6 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AI6 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is AI6 file?

The AI6 file has been categorized as Graphic Files. The creator of this file is Adobe Systems Incorporated. In addition to this file, the Graphic Files category includes 524 related files. Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Adobe Illustrator. This was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the AI6 file. You can use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite in case Adobe Illustrator cannot be used.

How to open AI6 file?

The most common problem when using Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic is that a specific AI6 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that AI6 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AI6 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Adobe Illustrator

In this case, you should first verify that the Adobe Illustrator application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe Illustrator into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AI6 files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe Illustrator with AI6 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AI6 file to open in the Adobe Illustrator application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AI6 file with the Adobe Illustrator application.

Step 3. Update Adobe Illustrator to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe Illustrator with Generic Encapsulated PostScript Graphic there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Adobe Systems Incorporated page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AI6 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to AI6 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AI6 file. However, remember that not every infected AI6 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AI6 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AI6 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Adobe Systems Incorporated help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AI6 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move AI6 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the AI6 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AI6 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.