Encapsulated PostScript

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.

See the reference side-by-side comparison Common image file formats

	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	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encapsulated_PostScript