How to convert AI to EPS
- Add your .AI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .EPS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .EPS file.
What to expect
- Transparency is not supported in EPS - drop shadows, blend modes, and transparent objects are rasterized into pixels on export.
- Gradient meshes have no direct EPS equivalent and are rasterized at export; use PDF instead if gradient fidelity matters.
- Very old
.aifiles (pre-Illustrator 9) are PostScript-based - they may open directly as EPS without any conversion.
Frequently asked questions
Will the EPS be editable in other vector apps?
Basic paths, fills, and strokes transfer as editable vectors, but Illustrator-specific features such as gradient meshes, live effects, and brushes are flattened or rasterized during export.
What EPS version should I choose in Illustrator?
EPS 8 offers the widest compatibility with older RIPs and prepress software; use a higher version only if the recipient specifically requests it.
Can I convert AI to EPS without Illustrator?
Yes - Inkscape is free and handles most modern AI files well; Affinity Designer and CorelDRAW are paid alternatives that also support both formats.
My AI file begins with %!PS-Adobe - do I need to convert it?
That is an older EPS-based AI format; try opening it with the
.eps extension in your target software first, as it may work as-is without conversion.Programs that convert AI: Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · CorelDraw Graphics Suite · Adobe Illustrator for Mac
