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Basic information about PS file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PS（*.PS or *.ps）, 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 PS file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PS file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PS file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PS file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PS file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PS file?
How to open a PS file?
What programs do I need to open a PS file?
What programs help to create and edit a PS file?
How to convert PS files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PS file format?

1.Detail information about PS file extension: PostScript File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PS files
File type	PostScript File	Category	Vector Image Files
Developer	Adobe Systems	File format	Binary
Description	PS file is a PostScript File developed by Adobe Systems. A PS file is an image saved in the PostScript page description language. It may contain vector graphics, raster graphics, and text. PS files can be printed directly by a PostScript printer (i.e., containing a Raster Image Processor) without being opened in an application.
Windows	Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 ACD Systems ACDSee 2018 GSView GPL Ghostscript Inkscape Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Creative Suite UniConvertor XnView
macOS	Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Adobe Acrobat DC Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2018 Inkscape Preview
Linux	Evince GSView Inkscape

How to convert PS files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for PS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to PS file format?

There are 13 records in our database eligible for another files to PS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PS conversion, you may use the option.

CDR to PS	DWG to PS	TTF to PS	MID to PS
DXF to PS	LYX to PS	MIDI to PS	AI to PS
CR2 to PS	ABC to PS	PDF to PS	PNG to PS
JPG to PS

Can't open a PS 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.PS”。

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 PS extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PS 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 PS 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 PS file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PS 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 PS file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PS 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.