AIX files are used with the ArcGIS Maps for Adobe Creative Cloud extension. With the extension, vector and raster map content is converted into editable, layered artwork for an improved editing experience in Adobe Illustrator. Once opened in Illustrator, the file can be used for high-end graphic design or map finishing workflows and migrated across the other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
To export an AIX file, make sure a map or layout view is active. On the Share tab, click Map 
or Layout , depending on the active view to open the Export pane. Change the File Type to AIX. Set a name and location for the file, as well as any other properties, and click Export.
Note:
Certain options are only available when exporting a map or layout. When exporting a map, you can set the size of the map export. When exporting a layout, you can clip to graphics extent.
The following properties are available when exporting to an AIX file:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
Image compression | The compression scheme used to compress image or raster data in the output file. Choose from the following:
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Quality | The amount of image compression applied to the export. Low quality has a smaller file size but less clear data; max quality has a larger file size but crisper data. |
Compress vector graphics | Compress the vector content streams. This option should be left on unless you need clear text for troubleshooting. |
Vector resolution | The effective dpi of the vector data in the layout. DPI is available only when exporting a layout. When exporting a map, the dpi is calculated automatically. |
Raster resample | The amount of image resampling. The control determines the effective resolution of raster content on output. For instance, if the output image quality ratio is set to 1:2 and the output resolution is set to 300 dpi, the raster content will be output at approximately 150 dpi. In many cases, the raster data can be included at a lower dpi than the vector data without visibly affecting quality, which will reduce the output file size. |
Embed fonts | Include embeddable fonts in the exported file to maintain font consistency across different platforms. |
Convert character marker symbols to polygon | Controls whether marker symbols based on font characters are exported as characters referenced from the font or as polygons. Check this option to view the output on a machine that does not have the appropriate fonts installed when you cannot embed the fonts due to licensing or file format restrictions. |
Embed color profile | Include the color profile set for the map or layout in the exported file. This helps create consistency in colors when the file is viewed on different devices. |