View and edit all your vector files

If you come across an EPS file and can't open it, you'll need to install compatible image viewing or editing software. Fortunately, there are plenty of programs to choose from.

In this article, we explain what an EPS file is, what it is used for, and how to open, edit, and convert EPS files.

EPS stands for Encapsulated PostScript. EPS files are most commonly used by graphic design applications (such as Adobe Illustrator) to store 2D images and vector graphics. Typically, these images are drawings, designs, or layouts. The EPS file type also contains an embedded preview image in a bitmap format.