How to convert EPS to PDF
- Add your .EPS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PDF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PDF file.
What to expect
- Both EPS and PDF are built on PostScript, so conversion preserves all vector paths, curves, and embedded fonts - no rasterization occurs.
- The
%%BoundingBoxcomment in the.epsfile controls the PDF page size; if the page comes out oversized, add the-dEPSCropflag to the Ghostscript command. - If the
.epsreferences fonts by name only (not embedded outlines), those fonts must be installed during conversion or Ghostscript will substitute them.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PDF keep full vector quality?
Yes - both formats use PostScript; the conversion translates paths and curves directly without rasterizing, so the result scales to any size without pixelation.
Why can't I just rename .eps to .pdf?
EPS is a PostScript program and PDF is a structured binary with cross-reference tables; renaming the file produces a broken, unopenable document.
Will the PDF page size match my artwork?
Yes, if the
.eps has a valid %%BoundingBox line the PDF page will match the artwork dimensions exactly.Can I batch-convert multiple EPS files at once?
With Ghostscript, use
gs -dBATCH -dNOPAUSE -sDEVICE=pdfwrite -sOutputFile=%d.pdf *.eps to convert all .eps files in a folder in one pass.Our free PDF toolsAll tools →
Programs that convert EPS: Adobe Illustrator · QuarkXPress · Adobe InDesign · Adobe Photoshop · XnView · QuarkXPress for Mac · Adobe InDesign for Mac · Adobe Illustrator for Mac
