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November 20, 2018
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Using .pat files in Illustrator?

  • November 20, 2018
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So I found a .pat file of patterns I was able to use in an older version of CS's Illustrator (I'm think like CS or CS 2).

When I try to open the .pat file in Illustrator CC 2019, it says the .pat file is an "unknown format and its styles cannot be imported".

I opened an old piece of work I used the patterns on, and the patterns show up in the swatch tab but when I try to open the .pat file they are from, I get the same message.

The patterns themselves are just .png files.

Is there anyway I can open this .pat file in Illustrator CC 2019 or at least convert it so that it is usable (like an .ase or .ai file)?

    Correct answer Srishti_Bali

    Hi there,

    Pattern(.pat) files cannot be loaded directly in Illustrator.

    They can be loaded in Photoshop: PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: HOW TO INSTALL .PAT FILES - YouTube

    Then you can import them to Illustrator: How to Use Photoshop Patterns in Illustrator - take patterns from PS to IL - YouTube

    Regards,

    Srishti

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    Srishti_Bali
    Srishti_BaliCorrect answer
    Legend
    November 23, 2018

    Hi there,

    Pattern(.pat) files cannot be loaded directly in Illustrator.

    They can be loaded in Photoshop: PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL: HOW TO INSTALL .PAT FILES - YouTube

    Then you can import them to Illustrator: How to Use Photoshop Patterns in Illustrator - take patterns from PS to IL - YouTube

    Regards,

    Srishti

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      umlautthoni25
      Participant
      February 6, 2023

      Another example of Adobe making it more difficult to use their products. Great user experience. Keep it up!

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