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DNG at a glance
DNG
Convert to DNG when you need a standardized raw master for archival storage, cross-tool editing, or camera-original normalization.
It is a strong target when long-term raw accessibility matters.
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.
Format comparison
| Feature | DNG | AI |
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| File type | Image | Vector |
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| Compression / quality | raw | scalable |
| File size characteristics | large | small |
| Compatibility | limited | moderate |
| Editability | high | high |
| Created year | 2004 | 1987 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Adobe Systems |
| Status | active | active |
| Transparency | ❌ | ❌ |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ |
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| Archival suitability | strong | good |
| Metadata handling | rich | moderate |
| Delivery profile | limited | strong |
| Workflow fit | source | design |
| Layer support | ❌ | ✔️ |
| Vector scaling | ❌ | ✔️ |
When to use each format
When to use DNG
- capture ingest
- editing
- web or print delivery
- Publicly documented raw format with broad software support.
When to use AI
- illustration
- diagramming
- brand asset delivery
- Industry-standard vector format with deep feature support.
FAQs
Why convert DNG to 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.
What changes when converting DNG to AI?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
Size profile changes from large in DNG to small in AI. Quality profile changes from raw in DNG to scalable in AI. Compatibility profile changes from limited in DNG to moderate in AI. Archival profile changes from strong in DNG to good in AI. Metadata profile changes from rich in DNG to moderate in AI. Delivery profile changes from limited in DNG to strong in AI. Workflow profile changes from source in DNG to design in AI.
Moving to AI adds layer support. Moving to AI adds vector scaling.
What should I review after converting DNG to AI?
Check the exported file for Proprietary format requiring Adobe software for full editing.; No publicly available complete format specification.; Large file sizes for complex illustrations..