Convert AI to 1ST

Understanding AI and 1st file formats

AI files are vector graphics files created by Adobe Illustrator. They are widely used for logos, illustrations, and scalable artwork due to their ability to retain high quality at any size. 1st files, on the other hand, are typically plain text files used for documentation, such as README.1ST or INSTALL.1ST, and are not associated with graphics or images.

Why convert AI to 1st?

Converting an AI file to a 1st file is uncommon, as these formats serve different purposes. However, you might want to extract text content or metadata from an AI file and save it as a 1st text file for documentation or reference purposes.

How to convert AI to 1st

Since AI files are primarily graphics and 1st files are plain text, the conversion involves extracting any embedded text from the AI file. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open the AI file in Adobe Illustrator.
2. Select the Text Tool and highlight the text you want to extract.
3. Copy the selected text (Edit → Copy).
4. Open a plain text editor such as Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac).
5. Paste the copied text into the editor.
6. Save the file with a .1st extension (e.g., README.1ST).

Best software for AI to 1st conversion

• Adobe Illustrator: Best for opening and extracting text from AI files.
• Notepad or TextEdit: Simple editors for saving text as .1st files.
• Online AI viewers: Some online tools can extract text from AI files, but manual copy-paste is usually required.

Summary

Direct conversion from AI to 1st is not typical, but you can manually extract text from an AI file and save it as a 1st file using Adobe Illustrator and a text editor.