{"id":1365,"date":"2021-03-11T20:37:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T20:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/?p=1365"},"modified":"2021-03-11T20:37:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-11T20:37:40","slug":"how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"How to convert EPS to PDF for free?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Since EPS files have limited compatibility on different operating systems, you\u2019ll need to convert EPS to PDF to open them. EPS files are mostly associated with Adobe Illustrator, and if you do not have this app and don\u2019t want to pay third-party software to open few files, we have a solution for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though EPS format is not natively supported on Windows, you can still convert it to PDF online or with a free app such as GIMP. Mac OS has native support for EPS, and there is an easy solution to convert EPS to PDF files explained in the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But first, we\u2019ll explain a bit more about EPS and PDF formats, so you can decide whether you should do this format change or not.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 ez-toc-wrap-right counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">On this page:<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#What_is_an_EPS_file\" >What is an EPS file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#What_is_a_PDF_file\" >What is a PDF file?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_online\" >How to convert EPS to PDF online?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_1\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_3\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_with_GIMP\" >How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_1-2\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_2-2\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_3-2\" >Step 3<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_with_Apple_Preview\" >How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_1-3\" >Step 1<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Step_2-3\" >Step 2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/how-to-convert-eps-to-pdf-for-free\/#Final_Word\" >Final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_EPS_file\"><\/span>What is an EPS file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>EPS is, in fact, Encapsulated PostScript vector image in most cases created with <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/lu_en\/illustrator\/using\/importing-eps-dcs-autocad-files.html#importing_eps_files\" class=\"rank-math-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Illustrator<\/a>. It can store graphics, text, illustrations, etc. As vector format, EPS is great for creating logos, print designs, etc., because you can resize it without any quality loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opening EPS files is not difficult, but finding an app that can convert EPS to PDF is something else. Moreover, displaying EPS files with some apps isn\u2019t even close to the original. On Mac, EPS is natively supported, and you can open it with Apple Preview. Besides Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Apple Preview, IrfanView can also open EPS files, but with additional plug-ins and Ghostscript installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_PDF_file\"><\/span>What is a PDF file?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Portable Document format or PDF can hold images vector or raster, text, illustrations, interactive elements, etc. Its primary use is to preserve file formatting regardless of the operating system you open. PDF files are not an image format but are useful for transferring, sharing, or printing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, on any operating system, there is software that can easily open these files. However, the content of the PDF file can\u2019t be changed easily.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_online\"><\/span>How to convert EPS to PDF online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest way to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/image-converter\/eps\/eps-to-pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">convert EPS to PDF<\/a>&nbsp;file format is with free online EPS converter such as Converter365. Reasons for using Converter365 are many, starting from support for large files, batch conversions, and universal accessibility on all operating systems Windows, Linux, Mac, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conversion process is fast and straightforward. Following these instructions, you\u2019ll have no issue converting up to ten EPS files right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add your EPS files on the Converter365 website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1420\" height=\"777\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-eps-to-pdf-step-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF online?\" class=\"wp-image-1367\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF online?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin converting process by pressing the Start Conversion button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Download your PDF files directly from the Converter365 website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1412\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-eps-to-pdf-step-3.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF online?\" class=\"wp-image-1368\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF online?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_with_GIMP\"><\/span>How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>GIMP is a handy app to have because it supports a wide variety of formats and has extensive editing options. It\u2019s even known as the free version of Adobe Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-2\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After importing the EPS file in GIMP, you need to select Export As in the File menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GIMP-eps-to-pdf-step-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?\" class=\"wp-image-1369\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-2\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Export Image dialog box, change Name to new name with .pdf extension. Here you can also change the name destination. Press the Export button at the bottom of the dialog box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GIMP-eps-to-pdf-step-2.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?\" class=\"wp-image-1370\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3-2\"><\/span>Step 3<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another dialog box will then open where you can choose more options such as making layers as pages, convert bitmaps to vector graphics, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1027\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/GIMP-eps-to-pdf-step-3.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?\" class=\"wp-image-1371\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF with GIMP?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The disadvantage of converting EPS to PDF using GIMP is that you can only export one file at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_convert_EPS_to_PDF_with_Apple_Preview\"><\/span>How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Preview is a native app on Mac OS, and it opens a multitude of image formats. Since EPS files can also be opened with this app, you can use them to export EPS to PDF. For this task, you need only two steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1-3\"><\/span>Step 1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open EPS file using Apple Preview and in File menu select Export to PDF option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-preview-1.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?\" class=\"wp-image-1372\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2-3\"><\/span>Step 2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A dialog box will open where you can enter a new name for a PDF file and choose a destination. Confirm by pressing the Save button, and that is it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.converter365.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-preview-2.png\" alt=\"How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?\" class=\"wp-image-1373\"\/><figcaption>How to convert EPS to PDF with Apple Preview?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your PDF file will be generated in the destination folder you chose earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Word\"><\/span>Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a considerable difference between EPS and PDF formats. PDF is far more compatible on various operating systems, while for EPS, you need to install a third-party app to view or edit them. Also, EPS files are Adobe Illustrator files, software that requires a monthly fee. Because of this, we found three free ways to convert EPS to PDF without Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The universal tool you can use for this conversion regardless of the operating system is free online Converter365. It is at the top of this list because it is the best option if you need a fast solution without installing new apps or registering with personal information. Another way is using GIMP to convert EPS files to PDF, and you can use additional features this app has to offer for photo editing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since EPS files have limited compatibility on different operating systems, you\u2019ll need to convert EPS to PDF to open them. 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