This article explains what EPS files are and how they differ from other image types, what programs can open EPS files, and how to convert EPS files to another image format, such as PNG or SVG.
How do I open an EPS file in Illustrator?
A file with the EPS extension is an Encapsulated PostScript file. They are typically used by drawing applications to describe how images, drawings, or layouts should be produced.
They can contain both text and images to describe how the vector graphic is drawn, but they usually also contain a bitmap preview that is 'encapsulated'.
EPS is what early versions of the AI format were based on. Encapsulated PostScript files may also use the .EPSF or .EPSI file extension.
