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Convert TIFF to EPS - Package Images for Print Workflows

Convert TIFF images to EPS format for legacy print systems and publishing workflows.

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When Print Workflows Require EPS

You have high-quality TIFF images, but your print shop or publishing system specifically requests EPS files. Some older RIP systems, imposition software, and prepress workflows still require Encapsulated PostScript format.

Converting TIFF files to EPS packages your raster image in a PostScript wrapper. The pixels stay exactly the same, but the file becomes compatible with legacy systems that don't accept TIFF directly. In our testing, resolution and color information transfer without any quality loss.

How to Convert TIFF to EPS

  1. Upload your TIFF file - Drag and drop or click to select your image
  2. Confirm EPS output - EPS is selected as your target format
  3. Download your file - Your TIFF is now wrapped in EPS format

The conversion preserves your original resolution, color space, and image quality. A 300 DPI TIFF becomes a 300 DPI EPS.

Understanding the Conversion

TIFF and EPS serve different purposes in professional workflows:

  • TIFF - A raster format storing pixels directly. Excellent for scans, photos, and high-resolution images. Widely supported by modern software.
  • EPS - A PostScript wrapper that can contain both raster and vector data. Developed by Adobe in 1987, it became the standard for print workflows before PDF took over.

Converting TIFF to EPS doesn't vectorize your image. Your pixels remain pixels. What changes is the container format, making your image compatible with systems expecting PostScript files.

Common Use Cases

Legacy Print Systems

Some commercial printers use older RIP (Raster Image Processor) systems that prefer EPS input. If your printer requests EPS specifically, this conversion meets their requirements without altering your image quality.

Publishing Workflows

Certain publishing platforms and book production systems were built around EPS workflows. Magazine and newspaper production pipelines sometimes require EPS for compatibility with imposition software.

Archival Requirements

Some organizations maintain archives in EPS format for historical consistency. Converting new TIFF scans to EPS matches their existing file standards.

What Gets Preserved

During TIFF to EPS conversion, we maintain:

  • Resolution - 300 DPI stays 300 DPI, 600 DPI stays 600 DPI
  • Color Space - CMYK remains CMYK, RGB remains RGB, Grayscale stays Grayscale
  • Dimensions - Image size stays exactly the same
  • Clipping Paths - Embedded paths are retained where applicable

One limitation: TIFF transparency gets flattened because EPS doesn't support native transparency. If you need transparency preserved, consider TIFF to PNG instead.

When to Consider Alternatives

EPS is largely a legacy format. For modern workflows, you may want different options:

  • PDF - The current standard for print production. Handles both raster and vector content with better transparency support.
  • TIFF to JPG - For web use or when file size matters more than maximum quality.
  • Keep TIFF - Most modern design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) handles TIFF files directly without conversion.

Only convert to EPS if your specific workflow or print partner requires it. For general print work, TIFF or PDF are better choices.

Works in Any Browser

Convert TIFF to EPS directly in your browser:

  • Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook
  • Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
  • No software installation required

Upload, convert, and download. Your files are processed locally without uploading to external servers.

Pro Tip

Before converting, check with your print provider whether they actually need EPS or if they accept TIFF directly. Most modern prepress systems handle TIFF without issues, and you avoid an unnecessary conversion step.

Common Mistake

Assuming EPS conversion will improve print quality. Since TIFF to EPS keeps your pixels unchanged, quality depends entirely on your original TIFF resolution and color space - the conversion itself adds nothing.

Best For

Specific situations where legacy print systems, older RIP software, or established publishing workflows explicitly require EPS format for raster images.

Not Recommended

Don't convert to EPS for general use. Modern design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) handles TIFF directly. Only convert when a specific system requirement demands EPS.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your image remains a raster (pixel-based) file. The conversion wraps your TIFF pixels in an EPS PostScript container. The image data stays exactly the same - only the file format changes.

No. Resolution is preserved exactly. A 300 DPI TIFF becomes a 300 DPI EPS. A 600 DPI TIFF becomes a 600 DPI EPS. No resampling or quality loss occurs.

CMYK color space is preserved during conversion. If your TIFF is CMYK, the EPS will be CMYK. Same applies to RGB and Grayscale images - color information transfers without change.

Legacy RIP systems and older prepress workflows were built around PostScript technology. Some commercial printers maintain these systems for consistency or haven't updated their pipelines. EPS ensures compatibility with these older systems.

Not necessarily. For raster images like photos and scans, TIFF is often preferred because it's simpler and widely supported. EPS adds a PostScript wrapper that's only beneficial if your print workflow specifically requires it.

EPS doesn't support native transparency, so any transparent areas in your TIFF will be flattened during conversion. If transparency is important, consider PNG or keep the original TIFF format.

Yes. Upload multiple TIFF files and convert them all to EPS in a single batch. No need to process files one at a time.

PDF is the current standard for print production. It offers better transparency support, smaller file sizes, and broader compatibility with modern software. Use EPS only when specifically required by legacy systems.

Yes. Embedded clipping paths in your TIFF file are retained when converting to EPS. This maintains any masking information for use in design applications.

For standard print work, 300 DPI at final size is recommended. For fine line art or detailed text, 600 DPI may be appropriate. The resolution you set in your TIFF carries over to the EPS exactly.

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