AIP Converter

Convert AIP files online for free

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How to convert your AIP file

Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your AIP file.
You'll see a preview.
Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert AIP to another file type

The converter easily converts your AIP file to various formats - free and online. No VSCode or extra software needed.

AIP to DLL
AIP to SO
AIP to DYLIB
AIP to BUNDLE
AIP to PLUGIN
AIP to XPI
AIP to CRX
AIP to SAFARIEXTZ
AIP to APPEX
AIP to KEXT
AIP to SYS
AIP to DRV

Convert a file to AIP

The converter also works in reverse, so you can convert other Developer formats to AIP with high quality output.

LV2 to AIP
DYLIB to AIP
VST to AIP
AAX to AIP
DRV to AIP
TDE to AIP
LADSPA to AIP
BUNDLE to AIP
AU to AIP
DLL to AIP
RTAS to AIP
SO to AIP

About AIP files

The .AIP extension represents a distinct technical challenge because it serves three completely unrelated functions in professional workflows. Most commonly, it is an Advanced Installer Project file created by Caphyon Advanced Installer. These are XML-formatted text files that act as the "source code" for building Windows installers (MSI or EXE packages). Users often attempt to "run" an .AIP file expecting software to install, but fail because the file is merely a static set of instructions - like a recipe rather than the meal itself. To execute the installation, you must compile the project using the paid Advanced Installer software, which creates a significant barrier for users who just want to access the data or deployment logic without purchasing a license.

Alternatively, an .AIP file may be an Adobe Illustrator Plug-in. Unlike standard AI vector files, these are compiled binaries (similar to DLL or EXE files) that add functionality to the software. They cannot be converted into images or edited; they must be placed in the specific application folder to function. A third less common variation is a "sealed" electronic document created by Dianju i-Seal, used for proprietary digital rights management, which intentionally prevents standard conversion to lock down content.

Conversion Solutions:

For Project Files: If you need to review the installation logic without the software, convert the .AIP to PDF or TXT to make the XML structure readable.
For Plugins: These generally cannot be converted. If you are trying to view an image, you likely have the wrong file; look for an AI or EPS file instead.
For Archived Docs: Proprietary sealed documents often require the original i-Seal viewer, making standard conversion to DOCX impossible without specific decryption tools.

Use Convert.Guru to open and convert your AIP file.

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The AIP Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our AIP converter.