Encapsulated PostScript
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EPS is a file extension for a graphics file format used in
vector-based images in Adobe Illustrator. EPS stands for
Encapsulated PostScript. An EPS file can contain text as well as
graphics.
Name | Encapsulated PostScript |
|---|---|
| Short name | EPS |
| Developed by | Adobe |
| Year | 1982 |
| Pros | Scalable to any size Lossless Compatibility for vector graphics Ideal for printing/output |
| Cons | May lose control of advanced vector editing features |
| Features | |
| Vector graphics | Yes |
| Raster image | No |
| Lossless | Yes |
| Animation support | No |
| Transparency support | Yes |
| Layers support | Yes |
| HDR | Yes |
| Maximum bit depth | |
| CMYK support (for print) | Yes |
| Maximum number of channels | |
| Commonly used for | Sending vector graphics to print Working with vector/raster graphics across platforms/graphic design programs |
| Browser support (without plugin) | |
| Google Chrome | No |
| Microsoft Edge | No |
| Safari | Yes |
| Firefox | No |
| Opera | No |
| Internet Explorer | Yes |
| Additional | |
| File extensions | .eps .epsi .epsf |
| Wikipedia | wikipedia.org/... |
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