How to convert AI to PS
- Add your .AI file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PS in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PS file.
What to expect
- Vector geometry and text convert faithfully into PostScript drawing operators.
- Transparency and some modern effects have no native PostScript equivalent and may be flattened or rasterized.
- PostScript is a programmable, largely legacy format; converting the result onward to PDF is usually more practical for everyday viewing.
Frequently asked questions
Is quality preserved converting AI to PS?
Yes.
PS (PostScript) is a vector page-description language, so vector paths and text from the Illustrator file are described mathematically and render sharply at any resolution.Why would I convert an AI file to PostScript?
PostScript is the classic input for print workflows and many printers/RIPs, and early Illustrator files were PostScript-based. A
.ps file is also easy to hand off to Ghostscript or turn into PDF.How do I view the resulting PS file?
Install Ghostscript and open it in a viewer such as GSview or Evince, or convert it to PDF with
ps2pdf. PostScript is largely legacy, so a PDF is usually the more convenient end format.Is a PostScript file safe, and what changes in the conversion?
PostScript is a full programming language, so
.ps files can carry executable code and the interpreter (notably Ghostscript) has a history of security bugs - keep it updated. Complex Illustrator effects may also be simplified during conversion.Programs that convert AI: Adobe Illustrator · Adobe Photoshop · UniConvertor · Mayura Draw · 3ds Max (3D Studio Max) · Adobe Illustrator for Mac · UniConvertor for Linux · Inkscape
