About the PNG to EPS
Some printers, sign makers and older design workflows still ask for EPS files. This converter takes PNG, JPG and other images and saves each one as an EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file with the picture embedded at full resolution. You choose the print resolution, 72, 150 or 300 DPI, which sets the size the image appears at in Illustrator, InDesign or a print RIP. It is important to know that this embeds the picture as pixels: it doesn't trace it into vector shapes. Everything runs in your browser.
Updated October 2026
How to use the PNG to EPS
- 1Choose the print resolution.
- 2Click Select images or drop PNG or JPG files on the page.
- 3Wait while each EPS is made.
- 4Read the printed size in each row.
- 5Download the EPS files or a ZIP.
EPS in a nutshell
Encapsulated PostScript is a page-description format from the 1980s that print shops still accept everywhere. An EPS file contains instructions for drawing the picture plus a bounding box that tells layout software how big it is. Here the instructions simply paint your image at the chosen size.
Pixels versus vectors
Your PNG is made of pixels, so enlarging it far beyond its print size will look soft. If a sign maker needs a logo to scale to any size, they need a vector file. Our PNG to SVG tool traces simple logos into vector shapes, which you can then open in Illustrator or Inkscape and save as EPS.
Working out print size
The printed size is pixels divided by DPI. A 3000 × 2000 pixel image at 300 DPI prints at 10 × 6.67 inches; at 150 DPI the same file prints at 20 × 13.3 inches with less detail per inch.
- 300 DPI: magazines, brochures, photos
- 150 DPI: posters seen from a distance
- 72 DPI: screen layouts and placeholders
Checking the file
Place the EPS in your design program and check its size and position. If a printer asks for CMYK, convert in your design program, because this file is RGB, the colour model PNG and JPG use.
What is inside the file
The EPS starts with a header giving its bounding box, then a short PostScript program that sets up an RGB image of your exact pixel size and scales it to the print size. The pixel data follows, compressed with Flate (the same method as PNG and ZIP) and written in ASCII85, a text encoding that survives old print systems that only handle text. Ghostscript, Illustrator and print RIPs all understand this layout.
When a printer asks for EPS
Ask what they really need. If they want a vector logo for cutting vinyl or embroidery, an embedded image won't do; send an SVG or a traced vector instead. If they simply need a file their workflow accepts, this EPS is fine and keeps every pixel of your image.
Phone and computer
The converter works on any device, but EPS files are mainly used in desktop design software, so you will usually open them on a computer. For web vector files use PNG to SVG, and check the print size with the Print Size Calculator. If the picture is a plain photo, PNG to JPG is smaller, and the Image Converter handles other types.
Features
- Full-resolution picture inside
- Print size from 72, 150 or 300 DPI
- Compressed (Flate) and portable (ASCII85)
- Works with PNG, JPG, WebP and more
- Batch conversion with ZIP
- No upload
Frequently asked questions
Will the EPS be a vector file?
No. EPS can hold vectors or pixels; this tool embeds your image as pixels, so it doesn't become infinitely scalable. To get vector shapes from a logo, use our PNG to SVG tracer first.
Which DPI should I pick?
300 DPI for print, which sets a sensible printed size. 72 DPI makes the image appear larger in design software at screen resolution. The pixels are the same either way.
What happens to transparency?
EPS images in this format have no transparency, so transparent areas become white.
Which programs open the EPS?
Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, Affinity, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, Scribus and Ghostscript-based tools. Recent versions of macOS Preview can no longer open EPS files.
Why is the EPS larger than my PNG?
The picture is compressed, but EPS also stores it as text so it survives old print workflows, which adds about 25%.
Is it safe for printing?
Yes. The file uses PostScript level 3 with standard compression, which every modern print system supports.
Can I convert JPG to EPS too?
Yes. Any image your browser can open works, including JPG, WebP, GIF and BMP.