diff --git a/graxpert/preferences.py b/graxpert/preferences.py
index 46ca958..f5068a0 100644
--- a/graxpert/preferences.py
+++ b/graxpert/preferences.py
@@ -161,7 +161,9 @@ def app_state_2_fitsheader(app, app_state, fits_header):
     fits_header["INTP-OPT"] = prefs["interpol_type_option"]
     fits_header["SMOOTHING"] = prefs["smoothing_option"]
     fits_header["CORR-TYPE"] = prefs["corr_type"]
-    fits_header["AI-VER"] = prefs["ai_version"]
+    
+    if prefs["interpol_type_option"] == "AI":
+        fits_header["AI-VER"] = prefs["ai_version"]
     
     if prefs["interpol_type_option"] != "AI": 
         fits_header["SAMPLE-SIZE"] = prefs["sample_size"]