Can Canva Open AI Files?
Compatibility information for .AI files in Canva.
Recommended Method
Save the Illustrator file with PDF compatibility enabled, keep the file under Canva limits, then upload the .ai file directly to Canva. After import, review text, layers, masks, gradients and complex effects because some elements may be flattened or rasterized.
Compatibility Notes
Canva officially supports importing Adobe Illustrator .ai files for editing. The AI file must be saved as a PDF-compatible Illustrator file. Layers, gradients and masks are supported, but some elements may be flattened or rasterized during import, so the result is not equivalent to native Illustrator editing and complex artwork should be reviewed after conversion.