PS to PS Converter
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Need help?How to Convert PS to PS
- Upload Your PS File — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop your PostScript (.ps) file. Only .ps files are accepted.
- Convert & Download — Click "Convert" and download your re-processed PS file.
Why Convert PS to PS?
PS (PostScript) is a page description language developed by Adobe for professional printing and typesetting. Converting PS to PS re-processes the file through the conversion engine, which is useful for repairing corrupted or malformed PostScript files that won't print, normalizing PostScript from different sources into a consistent format, reducing file size by stripping unnecessary metadata or embedded resources, ensuring compatibility with specific PostScript interpreters (Ghostscript, printers), and cleaning up PostScript generated by older or non-standard applications.
PostScript Overview
| Feature | PostScript (PS) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Adobe Systems |
| Type | Page description language |
| Content | Vector graphics, text, raster images |
| Primary use | Professional printing |
| Interpreters | Ghostscript, PostScript printers |
| Related formats | EPS (encapsulated), PDF (successor) |
| File size | Varies (can be very large) |
PS vs Related Formats
| Feature | PS | EPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-page | Yes | No (single page) | Yes |
| Self-contained | Not always | Yes (encapsulated) | Yes |
| Interactive | No | No | Yes (forms, links) |
| Web viewable | No | No | Yes (browser native) |
| Print standard | Legacy | Legacy | Modern |
| Best for | Print workflows | Logos, illustrations | Universal documents |
Common Use Cases
- File repair — Re-process corrupted PS files to fix rendering issues
- Normalization — Standardize PS files from different sources for consistent printing
- Size reduction — Strip unnecessary data to reduce file size
- Compatibility — Ensure PS files work with specific printers or Ghostscript versions
What is PostScript?
PostScript is a programming language for describing page layouts, developed by Adobe in 1984. It was the standard for professional printing before PDF. PostScript files contain instructions for rendering text, vector graphics, and images on a printer or screen.
Why would I convert PS to PS?
The main use case is re-processing — running a PS file through the conversion engine can fix formatting issues, normalize the file structure, and ensure compatibility with your specific PostScript interpreter or printer.
What applications create PS files?
Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, LaTeX, and many Unix/Linux applications generate PostScript. The ps2pdf utility (part of Ghostscript) converts PS to PDF. Most modern workflows have moved to PDF, but PS is still used in legacy print environments.
Should I convert to PDF instead?
For most modern use cases, yes. PDF is the successor to PostScript and is universally viewable. Use PS to PDF for sharing documents. Keep PS format only if your print workflow specifically requires PostScript input.
Can I view PS files without special software?
Ghostscript (free, open-source) is the standard PS viewer/interpreter. On macOS, Preview can open PS files. On Linux, Evince and Okular support PS. On Windows, use GSview or convert to PDF first.