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PS at a glance
PS
Adobe's PostScript technology was central to the desktop publishing revolution, and the language became tightly associated with printers, imagesetters, and prepress workflows.
EPS at a glance
EPS
Adobe introduced EPS in the late 1980s to make it easier to place graphics and illustrations into larger publishing workflows while retaining PostScript-based print fidelity.
Format comparison
| Feature | PS | EPS |
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| File type | Document | Image |
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| Created year | 1984 | 1987 |
| Inventor | Adobe | Adobe |
| Status | active | active |
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| Vector scaling | Supported | Supported |
When to use each format
When to use PS
- Your source file is already in PS.
- Preserve source expectations before exporting to EPS.
- PS is commonly used in document workflows.
When to use EPS
- Your target workflow expects EPS.
- Improve delivery compatibility with EPS.
- EPS is commonly used in image workflows.
FAQs
Why convert PS to EPS?
Convert to EPS when the receiving print or design workflow expects encapsulated artwork for placement, exchange, or legacy production compatibility.
It is useful for logos, illustrations, and print-bound assets in established prepress environments.
What changes when converting PS to EPS?
This conversion changes how the format behaves in downstream tools and delivery environments.
What should I review after converting PS to EPS?
Validate output quality on representative files and confirm the target format behaves correctly in the destination workflow.