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AI to GIF converter

Convert AI to GIF for free, with no sign-up and no paywall after upload.

    Converted on our server · deleted after 60 min · Free limits

    Where it runs
    Our server, files deleted in 60 min
    Free allowance
    25 files a day, up to 200 MB each
    Typical time
    Usually under a minute
    Sign-up
    Not needed

    What happens to your AI

    AI is vector artwork, so we render it at twice its set size for a sharp result.

    This conversion runs on our server. Your file is deleted within 60 minutes, and you can delete it yourself as soon as you have downloaded the result.

    How to convert AI to GIF

    1. Choose your file Tap Choose files and pick the AI files, or drop them onto the page. You can add several at once.
    2. Convert to GIF Tap Convert. The file is sent over an encrypted connection and converted on our server.
    3. Download Tap Download to save the GIF file. It is deleted from our server within 60 minutes, or straight away if you tap Delete.

    What is an AI file?

    Illustrator's vector working file. Modern AI files contain a PDF copy, which is what gets rendered.

    Adobe Illustrator opens AI. Inkscape and Preview can view most AI files.

    More about AI files

    What is a GIF file?

    An old image format limited to 256 colours that is still used everywhere for short animations and reaction images.

    Every browser and messaging app plays GIFs.

    More about GIF files

    Questions

    Is converting AI to GIF free?

    Yes. You can convert up to 25 files a day on our server for free, each up to 200 MB, with no sign-up. The limit is shown before you upload, and we never ask you to pay to download a file you have already converted.

    Is it safe to convert my AI files here?

    Yes. Files travel over an encrypted connection, are processed on our own server, and are deleted within 60 minutes. Nobody looks at them, and you can delete them yourself straight after downloading.

    How long does AI to GIF take?

    Usually under a minute. Bigger files take longer, and you can watch the progress on each file.

    Can I convert AI to GIF on my iPhone or Android phone?

    Yes. The converter works in Safari, Chrome and any modern browser. Tap Choose files, pick from Photos or Files, and download the result to your phone.

    How do I open a GIF file?

    Every browser and messaging app plays GIFs.

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