The native file format for Adobe Illustrator is .AI. This format is specific to Illustrator and allows for the preservation of all editing capabilities, including layers, paths, and effects. When you save an Illustrator file in .AI format, you can reopen it in Illustrator and continue editing without any loss of data.
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