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MetaPost at a glance
MetaPost
Convert MetaPost files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for vector compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Vector
Extensions
.mp, .mps
MIME types
application/x-metapost
Created
1994
Inventor
John Hobby
Status
active
PS at a glance
PS
Convert PS files with ConverterHQ using workflows tuned for document compatibility, predictable output, and practical downstream use.
Category
Document
Extensions
.ps
MIME types
application/postscript
Created
1984
Inventor
Adobe
Status
active
Format comparison
| Feature | MetaPost | PS |
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| File type | Vector | Document |
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| Created year | 1994 | 1984 |
| Inventor | John Hobby | Adobe |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Supported |
| Structured data | Not supported | Not supported |
When to use each format
When to use MetaPost
- Your source file is already in MetaPost.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to PS.
- MetaPost is commonly used in vector workflows.
When to use PS
- Your target workflow expects PS.
- Improve delivery compatibility with PS.
- PS is commonly used in document workflows.
FAQs
Why convert MetaPost to PS?
Convert to PS when the destination is a print or rendering pipeline that expects PostScript, or when preserving compatibility with older publishing and imaging systems.
It is appropriate for device-oriented print output, workflow intermediates, and archival recovery of print assets.
For general document sharing, PDF is usually the more practical fixed-layout target.
What changes when converting MetaPost to PS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting MetaPost to PS?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.