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AI at a glance
AI
Convert to AI when the recipient needs an editable Illustrator-native asset for ongoing design work, brand management, packaging updates, or professional vector refinement.
It is the right target when preserving Illustrator editability matters more than broad viewer compatibility.
For general sharing, PDF or SVG are often simpler handoff formats.
TS at a glance
TS
Convert to TS when the destination expects transport streams, such as broadcast workflows, segment-based media handling, receiver recordings, or other systems where packetized streaming compatibility matters.
It is useful as an operational and interchange format inside media infrastructure.
For easier library playback and casual sharing, MP4 or MKV are usually more convenient.
Format comparison
| Feature | AI | TS |
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| File type | Vector | Video |
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| Compression / quality | scalable | depends |
| File size characteristics | small | large |
| Compatibility | moderate | moderate |
| Editability | high | limited |
| Created year | 1987 | 1995 |
| Inventor | Adobe Systems | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | ❌ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
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| Archival suitability | good | moderate |
| Metadata handling | moderate | moderate |
| Delivery profile | strong | strong |
| Workflow fit | design | delivery |
| Layer support | ✔️ | ❌ |
When to use each format
When to use AI
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Industry-standard vector format with deep feature support.
When to use TS
- editing
- mastering
- streaming delivery
- Strong transmission-oriented design.
FAQs
Why convert AI to TS?
Convert to TS when the destination expects transport streams, such as broadcast workflows, segment-based media handling, receiver recordings, or other systems where packetized streaming compatibility matters.
It is useful as an operational and interchange format inside media infrastructure.
For easier library playback and casual sharing, MP4 or MKV are usually more convenient.
What changes when converting AI to TS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from small in AI to large in TS. Quality profile changes from scalable in AI to depends in TS. Editability profile changes from high in AI to limited in TS. Archival profile changes from good in AI to moderate in TS. Workflow profile changes from design in AI to delivery in TS.
Moving to TS removes layer support.
What should I review after converting AI to TS?
Check the exported file for Awkward as a general-purpose end-user sharing format.; Often repackaged into friendlier containers for normal playback and editing..