What happens when you convert PS to EPS
- The PS is read by Ghostscript, the standard open-source PostScript interpreter, on our conversion server and the first page is written as an EPS.
- An EPS holds exactly one page, so only the first page of the PostScript is converted.
- PostScript is a programming language, so Ghostscript runs it in its safe mode, where the file cannot read or write anything else on the server.
- This conversion runs on our server: the file is uploaded, converted, and deleted together with the result as soon as the result has been sent back to you. Nothing is kept. Files up to 25 MB are accepted.
How to convert PS to EPS online
- Press "Choose PS files" and select one or more files, or drag them onto the box. Files up to 25 MB each can be converted.
- There are no settings to choose: the converter keeps everything the target format can hold.
- Press "Convert to EPS". The file is uploaded to our conversion server, converted in a few seconds, and deleted together with the result as soon as the result is sent back.
- Save each EPS with its download button. Our server has already deleted both your PS and the EPS by then.
Why convert PS to EPS?
PS files usually come from print jobs, printer drivers and output from Unix, LaTeX and scientific programs. People convert them to EPS because EPS is what many printers, sign makers and older design software still ask for when you send artwork.
In short, PS is good at what it was made for, and EPS is the more practical choice when the file has to open, upload or print somewhere else. PS does not open in browsers; Ghostscript, Okular and Evince open it, and so did macOS Preview before Ventura, while EPS does not open in browsers; Illustrator, Inkscape and Affinity Designer open it, and macOS Preview converts it to PDF.
How to convert PS to EPS on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android
On Windows
Open this page in Chrome, Edge or Firefox, drag your PS files in from File Explorer, and press Convert. Each EPS is saved to your Downloads folder.
On a Mac
Safari, Chrome and Firefox all work. Drag the PS files from Finder onto the drop zone and the EPS files land in Downloads.
On iPhone and iPad
Open the page in Safari and tap Choose PS files. You can pick from Photos or from the Files app. The converted EPS appears in Files, in the Downloads folder; to put it in your photo library, open it there, tap Share and choose Save Image.
On Android
Open the page in Chrome, tap Choose PS files and pick them from Files or your gallery. The EPS is saved to the Download folder, where any file manager can find it.
Best settings for PS to EPS
There are no settings: the first page is written as an EPS with its vectors and text intact.
EPS is what many printers, sign makers and older layout programs ask for when they want artwork.
PS vs EPS: the differences
| PS | EPS | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | PostScript | Encapsulated PostScript |
| Type | document | image |
| Created by | Adobe | Adobe |
| First released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Vector or raster | Vector | Vector |
| Colour | any colour, pages of text, vector shapes and images | vector drawing, which can also hold raster images |
| In a browser | does not open in browsers; Ghostscript, Okular and Evince open it, and so did macOS Preview before Ventura | does not open in browsers; Illustrator, Inkscape and Affinity Designer open it, and macOS Preview converts it to PDF |
| Common uses | print jobs, printer drivers and output from Unix, LaTeX and scientific programs | logos and artwork for print, and stock vector graphics |
| MIME type | application/postscript | application/postscript |
About PS and EPS files
What is a PS file?
PostScript is a programming language for describing pages, made by Adobe for laser printers. A .ps file is a program that a printer or Ghostscript runs to draw each page, which is why converting it to PDF is the usual way to view or share it.
What is an EPS file?
An EPS is a small PostScript program that draws one page of artwork, with a bounding box so it can be placed inside other documents. Printers and designers still ask for it, but it is gradually being replaced by PDF and SVG.
PS to EPS not working? Common problems
- "Files up to 25 MB can be converted." Server conversions have a size limit. Compress the images inside the file, or split it, and try again.
- "The conversion took too long and was stopped." Very long or complex files can pass the 90 second limit. Split the file and convert the parts.
- The PS will not convert. It may be damaged, or try to do something the converter blocks for safety, such as reading other files.
Convert PS to EPS from the command line
This page uses Ghostscript, which is free for Windows, Mac and Linux. The same conversion from the command line:
gs -dSAFER -dBATCH -dNOPAUSE -sDEVICE=eps2write -dFirstPage=1 -dLastPage=1 -sOutputFile=output.eps input.psConverting on your own computer keeps the file entirely local, which is worth it for very large or very sensitive documents. For everything else, the converter on this page does it without installing anything.
PS to EPS converter FAQ
Will I lose quality converting PS to EPS?
No. Vector artwork and text stay vectors, so nothing is lost at any size.
Why is the EPS a different size from the PS?
Both store vector drawing instructions, so the EPS is usually of a similar size to the PS; embedded images and fonts make the biggest difference.
Are my PS files uploaded?
Yes, for this conversion. A faithful PS to EPS conversion needs Ghostscript, the open-source PostScript interpreter, which cannot run in a browser. The file travels over an encrypted connection, is converted in a private temporary folder, and is deleted together with the EPS as soon as the result has been sent back to you. We do not keep, read or share it.
Can I convert several PS files to EPS at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many files as you like; they are converted one after another and each gets its own download button.
How do I open an EPS file?
EPS does not open in browsers; Illustrator, Inkscape and Affinity Designer open it, and macOS Preview converts it to PDF. EPS is common for logos and artwork for print, and stock vector graphics.
Is this PS to EPS converter free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no watermark. Because this conversion uses our server, there is a fair-use limit of 25 MB per file and a number of files per hour, which stops the service being overloaded.
Can I convert PS to EPS on my phone?
Yes. It works in Safari on iPhone and iPad and in Chrome on Android. The conversion happens on our server, so it is as fast on a phone as on a computer; the EPS is saved to your Downloads folder.