EPS File

What are EPS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening an EPS file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your EPS files.

What is an EPS file?

EPS files have multiple uses, and Encapsulated PostScript is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Encapsulated PostScript File

EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. Files that contain the .eps file extension often contain images and text. A variety of computer drawing applications use EPS files. In some cases, a file with a .eps extension may also contain font design information.

The EPS file format supports transparency, linked files, and thumbnail imaging of documents. It also allows certain types of files to be opened up across multiple operating systems, ensuring that a user can open the file even if they are not running on the same operating system or with the same computer application as the individual who created the file initially.

How to open EPS files

We have identified six EPS openers that are compatible with this specific type of EPS file.

Programs that open Encapsulated PostScript files

Last updated: January 25, 2025

All known file formats using extension .EPS

While Encapsulated PostScript File is a popular type of EPS-file, we know of 2 different uses of the .EPS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

Encapsulated PostScript

We know that one EPS format is Encapsulated PostScript. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different EPS openers which you will find listed below.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of EPS files. Remember, different programs may use EPS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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