Basic information about EPS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EPS（*.EPS or *.eps）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the EPS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the EPS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the EPS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support EPS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the EPS file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the EPS file?
  • How to open a EPS file?
  • What programs do I need to open a EPS file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a EPS file?
  • How to convert EPS files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to EPS file format?


1.Detail information about EPS file extension: Encapsulated PostScript File

File type Encapsulated PostScript File Category Vector Image Files
Developer Adobe Systems File format Binary
Description EPS file is a Encapsulated PostScript File developed by Adobe Systems. An EPS file is a graphics file saved in the Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file format. It may contain 2D vector graphics, bitmap images, and text. EPS files also include an embedded preview image in bitmap format.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EPS files

Windows		 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2017
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Microsoft Word 2016
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
Corel Presentations X8
QuarkXpress
Grasshopper PageStream
Scribus
MAGIX Xara Designer Pro X11
Design Science MathType
ACDSee Photo Manager
Adobe Creative Cloud
Adobe Creative Suite

macOS		 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017
Apple Preview
Adobe Acrobat DC
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018
Adobe InDesign CC 2017
Microsoft Word 2016
QuarkXpress
Grasshopper PageStream
Scribus
Design Science MathType

Linux		 KDE Okular
Grasshopper PageStream
XnViewMP
Scribus



How to convert EPS files to another file format?

There are 36 records in our database eligible for EPS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EPS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

EPS to AI EPS to ART EPS to BMP EPS to CDR
EPS to CDT EPS to CRD EPS to DAT EPS to DST
EPS to DTS EPS to DWG EPS to DXF EPS to EMB
EPS to EMZ EPS to EPF EPS to GIF EPS to HUS
EPS to IDD EPS to IDML EPS to IGES EPS to IGS
EPS to INDD EPS to INX EPS to JEF EPS to JP2
EPS to JPEG EPS to JPG EPS to MDB EPS to PCX
EPS to PDF EPS to PES EPS to PNG EPS to PSD
EPS to STEP EPS to SVG EPS to TIF EPS to XPS


How to convert another files to EPS file format?

There are 40 records in our database eligible for another files to EPS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EPS conversion, you may use the option.

CDR to EPS JPEG to EPS VSD to EPS AI to EPS
PDF to EPS DOCX to EPS CMX to EPS BMP to EPS
INDD to EPS IDML to EPS EPF to EPS PPTM to EPS
SVG to EPS EMZ to EPS OXPS to EPS PSD to EPS
STL to EPS 3DS to EPS INX to EPS DRW to EPS
SHW to EPS ART to EPS VSDX to EPS DST to EPS
WMF to EPS IGS to EPS PNG to EPS STP to EPS
ASL to EPS JPG to EPS XPS to EPS PIC to EPS
CDL to EPS SHP to EPS QXP to EPS FH10 to EPS
JP2 to EPS FH11 to EPS MIFF to EPS X3D to EPS


Can't open a EPS file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.EPS”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the EPS extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EPS file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of EPS files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a EPS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EPS file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a EPS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the EPS file is damaged.
  • Whether the EPS file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the EPS file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the EPS file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the EPS file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a EPS file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a EPS file.

If the EPS file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.