How to convert EPS to PNG
- Add your .EPS file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .PNG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .PNG file.
What to expect
- Resolution is a one-way choice: use 96-150 dpi for screen and web, 300 dpi or higher for print or when you plan to resize the PNG later.
- PNG supports transparency - use Inkscape's export or Ghostscript's
pngalphadevice to preserve a clear background instead of forcing white. - If the exported PNG looks blurry, the tool may have exported a low-resolution TIFF preview embedded in the EPS rather than rendering the PostScript - switch to Inkscape or Ghostscript for a true render.
Frequently asked questions
Does the PNG keep a transparent background?
Yes, if the original artwork has no solid background fill. Use Inkscape or Ghostscript with
-sDEVICE=pngalpha to ensure the alpha channel is preserved.Why do Inkscape and GIMP need Ghostscript to open EPS?
Neither app interprets PostScript directly - Ghostscript is the rendering engine that reads the EPS and produces pixel data; without it they cannot open
.eps files.What resolution should I export at?
Use 96-150 dpi for web or social media and 300 dpi or higher for print or if you plan to resize the PNG further. Converting from vector to raster is a one-way step, so export large rather than small.
Are EPS files safe to open?
EPS can contain executable PostScript code, so only open files from trusted sources and keep Ghostscript up to date.
Programs that convert EPS: Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Illustrator · DrawPlus · Corel Presentations · PolyTrans|CAD+DCC · Xara Page & Layout Designer · Affinity Photo for Windows · CorelDraw Graphics Suite
