How to convert PNG to EPS
To convert PNG to EPS, upload your PNG file, choose EPS as the output format and press Convert. The finished EPS file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes PNG images into EPS files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Why convert PNG to EPS?
- Accepted by printers and publishers
- Can contain vector artwork
- Long-standing industry standard
- Works with: Illustrator, Photoshop, Inkscape, CorelDRAW and print RIPs
What to expect from this conversion
- EPS has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background colour. White by default, and you can choose another colour in the options.
- The EPS contains your picture as a raster image, ready for programs that require the EPS wrapper.
- Browsers do not display EPS files, so use it in editors, print workflows or development tools rather than on a web page.
PNG vs EPS
| Property | PNG | EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Portable Network Graphics | Encapsulated PostScript |
| Released | 1996, PNG Development Group / W3C | 1987, Adobe |
| Compression | Lossless | Vector |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Bit depth | 8-bit or 16-bit | print workflows |
| Shown in browsers | Yes | No |
| Best for | screenshots and UI graphics; logos with transparent backgrounds | print shops that require EPS; logo hand-offs |
Steps to convert PNG to EPS
- Drop your PNG image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that EPS is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new EPS file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert PNG to EPS?
Drop your PNG files on the converter, confirm that EPS is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the PNG to EPS converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting PNG to EPS reduce quality?
EPS has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background colour. White by default, and you can choose another colour in the options. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert PNG to EPS?
EPS does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with your chosen background colour (white by default).
Which programs open EPS files?
EPS files open in Illustrator, Photoshop, Inkscape, CorelDRAW and print RIPs.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.