Python via .NET: Simple AI to PDF Conversion

convert_ai_to_pdf_complete_code_example.py

import sys
from aspose.psd import Image, PdfExportOptions

def convert_ai_to_pdf(input_path: str, output_path: str):
    """
    Convert an AI file to PDF preserving vectors and layers.
    """
    try:
        # Load the AI file
        ai_image = Image.load(input_path)

        # Configure PDF export options
        options = PdfExportOptions()
        options.embed_all_fonts = True          # Ensure text remains selectable
        options.preserve_layers = True         # Keep original layer structure
        options.pdf_version = "1.7"            # Use PDF 1.7 for better compatibility

        # Save the image as PDF
        ai_image.save(output_path, options)
        print(f"Conversion successful: '{output_path}'")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error during conversion: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
    finally:
        # Ensure resources are released
        if 'ai_image' in locals():
            ai_image.dispose()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    # Example usage
    convert_ai_to_pdf("sample.ai", "sample_converted.pdf")