How to Open EPS File on Windows (EPS File Viewer)

If you are looking for ways to open EPS file, then this guide will walk you step by step through using different Graphic design software and EPS file viewer tools.

Before you attempt to open the file, there are certain things you must know. But first things first .EPS file extension means it is an Encapsulated PostScript file that is used by drawing applications for describing the way to produce layouts, drawings, and images.

To open the .EPS file, you can use EPS Viewer, AdobeReader, CoralDraw, or you can also convert it to open it. Apart from these, there are some other ways to open them that we will discuss in this article.

In this guide, I have covered both free and paid options and also stated free apps to convert EPS files to PNG, SVG, PDF, and JPG to open and view them easily. 

What is an EPS File

An EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file is a vector image format used to store graphics like logos, illustrations, and text. Because it’s vector-based, the image can be resized to any scale without losing quality, which is why EPS files are commonly used for professional printing.

The EPS file was created by Adobe back in 1992. These files are built on PostScript code and usually include a small preview, helping designers keep the artwork sharp, whether it’s printed on a business card or a large banner. Publishers use EPS files widely because it is compatible across different Operating Systems.

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How to Open an EPS File in Windows for Free

Standalone graphic design software can help you open the .eps file in Windows 10. You can’t open this special format simply in your OS.

Here are some of the graphic design software programs that you can use to open an EPS file.

#1) Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is the free version of Acrobat that you can use to open an EPS file. However, it only comes with a few functions from many that Acrobat offers. This comes in handy if you want to make simple annotations in your PDF files or view and print them.

Steps to use Reader to open EPS File:

• Go to the File menu.
• Select create PDF.
• Then move to the Options.
• Browse the location of the file.
• Select the file and click Open.

Price: Adobe Reader is free but you can buy Acrobat Pro at $14.99 per month.

#2) Coral Draw 2020

Developed by Corel, Coreldraw is yet another vector illustrator tool that you can use to open EPS files in Windows 10. It is also an ideal workplace where you can manipulate this graphic file according to your need.

Steps to use Coreldraw for Opening EPS File:

Opening an EPS file in Coreldraw 2020 is similar to the ones above.

• Launch the app.
• Go to File and select Open.
• Go to the file you want to open.
• Select the file.
• Edit and save the file.

Price: Corel Draw comes with a free version for 15-days. The full version is available for $669.00. There is also an annual enterprise pricing plan available at $198 per year.

Website: Corel Draw 2020

#3) Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator from Adobe is a drawing program that is popular and widely used for creating and editing Vector graphics. It is a powerful tool that is available at a price and can be used for opening the EPS file in Windows 10.

Steps to use Adobe Illustrator for Opening EPS file:

• Download and launch Adobe Illustrator.
• Click on the file menu.
• Select open.
• Search the location of the stored file.
• Select the file.
• Click on open.

Or, just select the file you are trying to open, right-click on it and select Adobe Illustrator in the Open With option. When you have opened the file, you can edit and scale the images as you need.

Price: You can download Illustrator for $20.99 per month.

Website:  Adobe Illustrator

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#4) Adobe Photoshop

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Photoshop is one of the most used graphics editing platforms all over the world. You can use it to open and edit the files in Windows 10. But to use it you will have to buy it.

Steps to use Photoshop for Opening EPS file:

• Launch Photoshop.
• From the file menu, select Open.
• Select the file you want to open.

Or,

• Launch Photoshop.
• Go to File and select Open As Smart Object.
• Pick the EPS file you want to open.

Or, just right-click on the file you want to open and in the Open-With option, select Photoshop.

Price: Adobe Photoshop is available for $20.99 per month.

Website: Adobe Photoshop

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#5) PSP (PaintShop Pro 2020)

PaintShop Pro comes with many features along with opening .EPS files and editing digital photos and advanced images. You can buy it directly from Corel.

Steps to use PaintShop Pro for Opening EPS file:

• Find the file you want to open.
• Right-click on the file.
• Move to Open With option.
• Select PaintShop Pro.

Your file will be opened in PaintShop Pro for editing and saving. Or, you can also launch the app, from the File option select Open. Now, navigate to the file you want to open. And you are done. Easy enough.

Price: Paintshop Pro is available for $79.99. If you want to upgrade any previous version, you can do it for $59.99. You can always hope for discounts.

Website: PSP (PaintShop Pro 2020)

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#6) QuarkXPress

This is a comparatively new desktop publishing software with a considerable user base. It was created primarily for creating and designing magazines, flyers, newspapers, catalogs, and similar publications. But it can also be used to open EPS files in Windows 10.

Steps to use QuarkXPress for Opening EPS file:

The process is no different from any of the ones mentioned above. You can either right-click on the file you want to open and select QuarkXPress in the Open With section. And the file will open in the app. Or, you can open the app and from the Files option, select Open, and search the file you want to open. Once you click the file, it will open in QuarkXPress.

Price: You can buy QuarkXPress with the 1-year advantage at $297, QuarkXPress with the 2-year advantage at $469, and QuarkXPress with the 3-year advantage at $597.

Website: QuarkXPress

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#7) PageStream

If you are looking for an alternative to publishing software, PageStream is a good option. It also supports .EPS file format, you can use it to open EPS files. You can use the same method we have talked about above to open EPS files in PageStream.

Price: You can get PageStream5.0 for $99.95 and the Pro version for $149.95.

Website:  PageStream

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Using EPS Viewer

If you want a simple, no-nonsense way of viewing EPS files, EPS viewer is a good option. It is a simple functioning application with the sole purpose to view the EPS file. You can download the EPS viewer here.

Steps to Open EPS File With EPS Viewer:

• Install EPS Viewer.
• Find the file you want to open.
• Right-click on the file and select EPS Viewer in Open With option.
• Check the box with option Always use this app to open .eps files.

Aside from opening and saving the file, you can also resize it, zoom in, or zoom out of the file along with rotating it left or right. While saving the file, you can convert it and save it into a different format.

Using EPS File In MS Word

You can insert an EPS file in an MS Word file easily using the following steps:

• Go to the Insert menu in the MS Word document.
• Select Pictures.
• Go to the file selection area and change All Graphics Files to All Files.
• Word will convert the EPS file and then insert it into the Word file.

You can then crop or resize them, But if the file is a simple text file, all you will see is a blank box in the word document.

>>Click here for the video tutorial of the process.

Converting An EPS File

There are some free file converters like Zamzar that you can use to easily convert an EPS file. It runs in your browser and can convert an EPS file into PNG (Portable Network Graphics), SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics), PDF (Portable Document Format), JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group), along with various other formats.

If you want to convert EPS files into document files like ODG, PPT, HTML, etc, you can use FileZigZag.

#1) Zamzar

To convert an EPS file into some other format, just select the file, pick the format, and hit convert now, you will be done. After the conversion, you can download the file. You can convert up to 150 MB for free.

Price: For premium services, you will have to pay $9 for its basic plan for a month, $16 per month for its Pro plan, and $25 every month for its business plan.

#2) FileZigZag

This is one of the free file converters available online where you don’t have to pay a dime for anything. You don’t have to install it on your computer but you can install it as an extension in your browser.

Converting EPS files is extremely easy. Just visit the website, upload the file you want to convert, choose the format, and select start converting. When the conversion is done, it will be downloaded to your system automatically.

Price: Free

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FAQs About EPS File

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Conclusion

In the above article, we have discussed how to open an EPS file using various free and paid software programs. You can use Adobe Reader and CorelDRAW, if you are looking for free options, and if you want premium and paid options, then you can use Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, PSP (PaintShop Pro 2020), etc. I have also stated free apps to convert EPS files to PNG, SVG, PDF, and JPG to open and view them easily.

But make sure you save the original and play around with the copies so that you don’t mess around with something that can damage important data in your system.

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Research Process:

• To put this together, we explored how EPS files behave on Windows and tried out several free tools to see which ones actually work in real use. We focused on options that open files easily and are practical for everyday viewing or basic editing.
• Total EPS Viewer researched: 15
• Top EPS Viewer Shortlisted: 7
• Total Time Taken to Research, Review and Publish this Tutorial: 40 Hours (Approx)