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Danny51
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July 10, 2023
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How do I open an illustrator file in Fresco on iPad?

  • July 10, 2023
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I have an illustrator file on desktop (mac) that I want to continue editing in Fresco for iPad - I just cannot seem to open it.

I saved it to cloud both as pdf and ai but it doesn't show up on my iPad (My other cloud files do show up). I tried airdropping it to the iPad but Fresco cannot open it. I don't know what to do?

Correct answer Bobby Henderson

You'll need to use the iPad version of Illustrator to do further edits on an Illustrator file. Fresco can't import AI files. It could import content from the old Adobe Draw app (as well as Sketch, Photoshop, etc). It just can't seem to work with AI or AIC files.

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Bobby HendersonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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July 10, 2023

You'll need to use the iPad version of Illustrator to do further edits on an Illustrator file. Fresco can't import AI files. It could import content from the old Adobe Draw app (as well as Sketch, Photoshop, etc). It just can't seem to work with AI or AIC files.

Ton Frederiks
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July 10, 2023

I am not sure if that is possible, I can only find Fresco to Illustrator. Maybe using CC libraries?

https://helpx.adobe.com/fresco/using/fresco-and-illustrator.html

Mike_Gondek10189183
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July 10, 2023
Mike_Gondek10189183
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July 10, 2023

Did the file save as a .aic with a green checkmark showing synced?