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Total PDF Converter supports PDF, PS, EPS, PRN, XPS, OXPS files. It's not a simple PRN converter, it's the all-in-one solution. New formats are constantly being added.

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Convert PDF/PS/EPS/PRN files via our clear interface with lots of hints for beginners.

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PS to PDF Conversion — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

What is a PS (PostScript) file?

PostScript (PS) is a page description language developed by Adobe Systems in 1982. A .ps file is essentially a program written in the PostScript language that instructs a printer (or interpreter) how to draw a page — including text, vector graphics, and images. PostScript was the foundation of desktop publishing and is still used in professional print workflows, Unix/Linux printing systems (CUPS), and some engineering applications.

What is the difference between PS and EPS?

A PS file is a full PostScript document that may contain multiple pages. An EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file is a single-page, self-contained PostScript fragment designed to be embedded inside another document. EPS includes a bounding box declaration; PS does not. Both are handled by the same PostScript interpreter. If you have an EPS, this tool converts that too.

How do I convert PS to PDF without Ghostscript or Acrobat Distiller?

Use this online converter — drag your .ps file in and download the PDF. You do not need Ghostscript installed locally, an Acrobat Distiller license, or any other PostScript-capable software. For batch conversion of many PS files, the desktop Total PDF Converter includes a command-line interface that can process folders of .ps files automatically.

Is PostScript still used today?

PostScript is still active in print production environments. Commercial print workflows, RIP (Raster Image Processor) systems, inkjet and laser printers with PostScript Level 3, and Unix/Linux printing via CUPS still generate .ps files. Academic publishers, technical documentation systems, and TeX/LaTeX toolchains output PostScript. Many engineers and scientists receive .ps files from colleagues using legacy tools.

Will fonts be embedded in the converted PDF?

If the PostScript file has font outlines embedded (the typical case for files generated by Illustrator, Word, or TeX), the PDF output will embed those fonts. If the PS file only references font names (e.g., Times-Roman, Helvetica), the converter substitutes available fonts. Files generated with 'Include Fonts' or 'Embed All Fonts' in the originating application produce the best PDF output.

Does PS to PDF conversion preserve vector graphics?

Yes. PostScript is inherently vector-based, and the PDF output preserves all vector paths, curves, and shapes as scalable objects. The resulting PDF can be scaled to any size without pixelation. Raster images embedded in the PS file are transferred as raster images at their original resolution.

Can I batch convert many PS files to PDF?

Yes. The desktop Total PDF Converter processes entire folders of .ps files in one pass and supports command-line use for server-side or scripted automation. It handles PS, EPS, and other PostScript-based formats in the same batch.

Convert PS to PDF Online — PostScript to PDF

PostScript files are self-contained programs that describe a printed page in Adobes page description language. The problem is that only PostScript-capable printers and a handful of specialized tools can interpret them. Converting .ps to PDF takes seconds and gives you a file that opens in any browser or viewer — no Ghostscript, no Acrobat Distiller required.

PS vs PDF — Key Differences

Feature	PS (PostScript)	PDF
Format type	Programming language / page program	Document container (ISO 32000)
Viewer support	PostScript printers, GSview, Ghostscript	Every browser, Acrobat Reader, Preview
Multiple pages	Yes	Yes
Vector graphics	Yes — inherently vector	Yes
Font embedding	Optional (Type 1)	Standard (embedded by default)
Random page access	No (sequential program)	Yes (direct page addressing)
Metadata / bookmarks	No	Yes
Print workflow use	Legacy RIP systems, CUPS	Universal

How to Convert PS to PDF Online

Click Choose File or drag your .ps file into the upload area above.

The PostScript interpreter processes the PS program — executing all drawing commands, handling fonts, and rendering each page.

The output is packaged as a PDF preserving all vector paths and text as scalable objects.

Click Download to save the .pdf file.

Who Still Uses PostScript Files?

Academic publishing: TeX and LaTeX toolchains traditionally output DVI → PostScript → PDF. Many preprint servers and journals still encounter .ps files.

Unix/Linux printing (CUPS): The Common Unix Printing System generates PostScript as an intermediate format before sending to the printer driver.

Legacy engineering software: CAD, EDA (circuit design), and scientific plotting software from the 1990s–2000s often exported only PostScript.

Print house archives: Commercial print shops accumulating decades of client files have large PostScript archives that need converting for digital review.

GIS and map software: Geographic information system software sometimes outputs map sheets as PostScript.

Online Converter vs Desktop Batch Tool

Feature	Online Converter	Total PDF Converter (Desktop)
Batch conversion	One at a time	Yes — whole folders
File size limit	50 MB	No limit
Vector quality preserved	Yes	Yes
Multi-page PS support	Yes	Yes
Command-line automation	No	Yes
Price	Free	From $49.90 one-time

Feature	Online Converters	CoolUtils Desktop	Adobe Editor	Other Software
Batch Conversion	Limited	✅ Unlimited	Manual only	Limited
File Size Limit	1-5MB	✅ No limits	System dependent	Varies
Privacy & Security	Upload required	✅ 100% offline	✅ Local only	Varies
Conversion Speed	Internet dependent	✅ Fast local processing	Slow	Medium
Advanced Options	Basic	✅ Full customization	Limited	Basic
Cost	Free/Premium	One-time purchase	Requires Office	Subscription
Formatting Preservation	Good	✅ Excellent	Good	Varies
Multiple Formats Support	Limited	✅ 40+ formats	Few formats	Limited

Convert from PS

Using CoolUtils, it is possible to convert PS files to a variety of other formats:

PS to XLSX

File extension	.PS
Category	Image File
Description	PS (PostScript) is a dynamic page description language used for creating vector and raster graphics and texts. No applications are used to open PS images, since they are printed directly via printers featuring raster image processors, or any other printer application supporting PostScript. Although the format has been replaced by PDF, many of today’s printers are still set up for PS. Since not all home printers support PS, it is recommended to convert PS to PDF using Acrobat Distiller or any third-party converter.
Associated programs	Adobe Acrobat LibreOffice Draw
Developed by	Adobe Systems
MIME type	application/postscript
Useful links	More detailed information on PS files
Conversion type	PS to PDF

File extension	.PDF
Category	Document File
Description	Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) format provides all the contents of a printed document in electronic form, including text and images, as well as technical details like links, scales, graphs, and interactive content. You can open this file in free Acrobat Reader and scroll through the page or the entire document, which is generally one or more pages. The PDF format is used to save pre-designed periodicals, brochures, and flyers.
Associated programs	Adobe Viewer Ghostscript Ghostview Xpdf CoolUtils PDF Viewer
Developed by	Adobe Systems
MIME type	application/pdf application/x-pdf
Useful links	More detailed information on PDF files