PS File Extension

PS file extension is created by Adobe, also known as PostScript File. PS has been classified as Vector Image Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open PS files in Evince program.

PostScript File Type

PostScript File Type

Extension	.ps
Developer	Adobe
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (882 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	application/postscript
Default Program	Evince
Category	Vector Image Files
Format	Binary
Updated	11/1/2024

What is a PS File Type?

Most of the PS files have been replaced by d' other layout formats, such as .PDF. They are still supported by many programs and printers. They can usually be opened by n' whatever utility d' printing that supports PostScript.

You can convert PDF from PS files to PDF at the help of: Acrobat Distiller, a program included with Adobe Acrobat, and Apple Preview, a program integrated with MacOS. Simply open the file in one or both of these programs and the PS file will be automatically converted to a PDF file.

Free online PS Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .PS (PostScript File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to PS, merge, split and compare the PS files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

PS Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the PostScript File .PS File Extensions while opening the .PS files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open PS Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for PostScript File on your system such as Evince.
2. Associate default Evince Evince program for *.ps (PostScript File) files.
   
   

   Associate PS Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.PS (e.g example.ps) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Evince Evince program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .ps files.
   
   

   Associate PS Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.PS (e.g example.ps) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Evince Evince program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Evince extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related PS File Extensions

PS default file extension is .PS and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for PS File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the PS files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open PS File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	ACD Systems ACDSee 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip 1 for Windows	Freeware	Squared 5
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for Windows	Open Source	Scribus

Open PS File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for MacOs	Freeware	vhf interservice
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip 1 for MacOs	Freeware	Squared 5
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for MacOs	Open Source	Scribus

Open PS file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for Linux	Freeware	vhf interservice
	Evince 000 for Linux	Included with OS	Evince
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Scribus 1 for Linux	Open Source	Scribus

Open PS file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google

Open PS file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Pentaloop PlayerXtreme Media Player 5 for iOS	Freeware	Pentaloop

Open PS file on Android

	Software	License	Developer

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About PS - PostScript File

Updated 11/1/2024

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