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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 5.0 (884 Votes)
Mime Type application/postscript
Default Program Evince
Category Vector Image Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

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Most of the PS files have been replaced by d' other layout formats, such as .PDF.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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open PS File on Windows

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

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PS File on Mac OS

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

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PS file on Linux

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

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PS file on Web

Software License Developer
Google Drive image. Google Drive 2020 for Web Freeware Google

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen PS file on iOS

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

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen 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.

PS file extension icon image.About PS - PostScript File

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Updated 12/1/2024


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