Using .pat files in Illustrator?

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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)?

[Srishti Bali · Accepted solution]

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

[umlautthoni25]

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