EPS Files Won't Open?
You received an EPS file from a designer or downloaded a vector graphic, but you can't open it. EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) requires specialized software like Adobe Illustrator, which costs $23/month. Most people don't have that.
Converting to PNG solves this instantly. PNG is a universal image format that opens on any device, displays on any website, and works in any application. In our testing, conversion takes under 5 seconds for most EPS files.
How to Convert EPS to PNG
- Upload your EPS file - Drag and drop or click to select your encapsulated postscript file
- Confirm PNG output - PNG is pre-selected as the most compatible web format
- Download your image - Your PNG is ready to use anywhere
No software installation. No account required. Just convert and download.
EPS vs PNG - What's the Difference?
Understanding these formats helps you know when and why to convert:
- EPS (Vector) - Mathematical shapes that scale infinitely. Used for logos and print design. Requires specialized software to open.
- PNG (Raster) - Fixed-resolution pixels. Supports transparency. Opens everywhere. Perfect for web, email, and documents.
When you convert EPS to PNG, the vector artwork becomes a fixed-size image. Choose your output size wisely - you can always convert again at a different size if needed.
When to Convert EPS to PNG
Website and Social Media
Websites can't display EPS files directly. Convert to PNG for logos, graphics, and images you need online. PNG's transparency support means your graphics blend seamlessly with any background.
Sharing with Clients or Colleagues
Not everyone has design software. Send PNG versions of your EPS artwork so recipients can view them immediately without installing anything.
Document Insertion
Adding graphics to Word, PowerPoint, or Google Docs? PNG imports cleanly while EPS often fails or renders incorrectly in these applications.
Quick Previews
Need to see what's in an EPS file without launching Illustrator? Convert to PNG for instant visual access.
Quality Considerations
EPS is vector-based, meaning it has no fixed resolution. When converting to PNG, the image is rendered at a specific pixel dimension. For web use, standard resolution works perfectly. For printing, you may want higher resolution output.
PNG uses lossless compression, so your converted image won't have the artifacts you'd see with JPG. If you need the smallest possible file size and don't need transparency, consider EPS to JPG instead.
Why PNG Over Other Formats?
PNG is the go-to choice for most EPS conversions because:
- Transparency - Preserves transparent backgrounds from your EPS design
- Lossless quality - No compression artifacts or quality degradation
- Universal support - Works in every browser, operating system, and application
- Web-optimized - Loads quickly on websites without quality loss
For photos or images where transparency isn't needed, JPG offers smaller files. For scalable web graphics, EPS to SVG maintains vector properties.
Works on Any Device
Our converter runs entirely in your browser:
- Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
- iPhone, iPad, Android tablets
No downloads, no plugins, no Java. If you can browse the web, you can convert EPS to PNG.