There are so many hundreds of file types and extensions out there floating around.
It can be daunting trying to understand what some of them are and what toDOwith them.
How in the heck do you open something you have never heard of?
We all know what a JPEG is and usually spot an RTF file a mile away.
However, many pieces of software have their very own proprietary file types.
Honestly, it is not.
I get it: why not just use a set of standard file types?
Today, we are going to discuss theEPSfile.
I will explain what it is and show you how to open it.
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What is an EPS File?
EPS is short forEncapsulated PostScript File.
An EPS file is used by drawing software.
It explains how the images and drawings are produced.
These files can hold both text and photos to describe how that particular vector image has been drawn.
The cool thing is they also include a BMP (bitmap) preview image inside!
In case you are already confused, let me briefly explain what a vector is.
Its an image that contains a math equation.
This piece of information lets you take your image and blow it up to the size of a billboard!
Many types of programs cancreatean EPS image, but only a few can be used to actuallyeditthem.
For example, you could create an EPS image using Adobe Photoshop.
However, if you then open that file inAdobes Illustrator, it will be flat and not editable.
Therefore, you need the right software to use these images!
While that is a great program, most of us like to have more options at our fingertips.
There are two decent free programs available to work with EPS files:GravitandDraw Freely.
Some of the professional paid options (other than the Adobe alternative) includeCorel DrawandAffinity Design Pro.
Check out the free web-based converterZamzaror useFileZigZagto convert the EPS into a PPT file.
All in all, an EPS file is not terrifying.
It is quite powerful and is used by graphic designers and architects on a daily basis.
