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Convert PS to JPG

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jul 14, 2026
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Is it possible to convert PS to JPG?
Yes - PS converts to JPG.

Open the .ps file in Adobe Photoshop or IrfanView and export as JPEG. Both rasterize PostScript pages at a chosen DPI; use 150-300 DPI for readable text. Each page in a multi-page .ps file becomes a separate .jpg.

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Also to JPG: CRW · MRW · QOI

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Tested on macOS, Windows & Linux
Last verified Oct 2026

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Why convert PS to JPG?

PostScript is a page-description program that requires a specialized interpreter to display; almost nothing outside printing environments can open a .ps file directly. Converting pages to .jpg makes the content viewable on any device, shareable by email, and embeddable in documents without a PostScript interpreter.

How to convert PS to JPG

Adobe Photoshop APP

File > Open the .ps file; Photoshop prompts for page selection and import resolution - use 150-300 DPI for readable output. Then File > Save As > JPEG.

IrfanView FREE

Install IrfanView with the plug-in pack (includes the Ghostscript plug-in); open the .ps file and go to File > Save As > JPEG. Use File > Batch Conversion for multiple pages.

XnView MP FREE

Open the .ps file in XnView MP (requires Ghostscript installed) and use File > Export > JPEG. Batch conversion is supported for multi-page files.

Programs that convert PS

Adobe Photoshop
ACDSee Photo Manager
CorelDraw Graphics Suite
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop for Mac
Preview
Adobe Illustrator for Mac
XnView MP

About these formats

.PS PostScript (page-description program)

A PS file is a PostScript document - a text program that a printer or viewer renders into pages of text and vector graphics. To view one, install Ghostscript and open it in GSview or…

Open .PS details →
.JPG JPEG Image

A JPG (also .jpeg) is a compressed photo or image in the JPEG format, standardized in 1992. Every operating system opens it natively - double-click and Windows Photos, macOS Preview, or…

Open .JPG details →

Quality & what to watch

  • Each page in a PostScript document becomes a separate JPEG file; plan for one output image per page.
  • Output resolution is set at conversion time - use 72 DPI for screen preview, 150 DPI for readable documents, or 300 DPI for print-quality output; JPEG compression introduces lossy artifacts not present in the original vectors.
  • Text and vector elements in the PostScript are rasterized to pixels; the result is a flat image with no selectable text.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose the right DPI for PS-to-JPG conversion?
Use 72 DPI for quick screen preview, 150 DPI for readable documents, and 300 DPI for print-quality output with sharp text.
Why does my JPG look blurry?
The import resolution was set too low. Re-convert at a higher DPI (150 or 300) for sharper output.
Can ACDSee Photo Manager or CorelDraw convert PS to JPG?
Both are listed as supported programs and can open PostScript files and export JPEG; check their documentation for specific steps.
Can Preview on macOS convert PS to JPG?
Preview is listed as a supported program on macOS and can open .ps files and export as JPEG via File > Export.