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AI to EPS Converter

Convert AI to EPS online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

  • Free to use
  • No file stored beyond 1 hour
  • Encrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3
  • No watermarks

Drag and drop your files here or click to upload.

Maximum file size is 1GB

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How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

  1. 01

    Upload your file

    Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

  2. 02

    Choose an output format

    Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

  3. 03

    Convert & download

    Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

AI to EPS

Why convert AI to EPS?

AI and EPS are both vector formats. AI can have a transparent background, EPS can't.

  • Where EPS works best

    Print-ready logos and artwork.

AI vs EPS: what's the difference?

PropertyAIEPS
TypeImageImage
CompressionVector (sharp at any size)Vector (sharp at any size)
Transparent backgroundYesNo
AnimationNoNo
Opens inAdobe Illustrator; partly in Inkscape and Affinity DesignerIllustrator, CorelDRAW and other design software
Best forEditable Illustrator artworkPrint-ready logos and artwork

What is an AI file?

Adobe Illustrator Artwork

Developed By
Adobe Inc.
Initial Release
1987
MIME Type
application/postscript

The Adobe Illustrator Artwork (AI) format is a proprietary vector graphics file type developed by Adobe Systems for representing single-page vector-based drawings in either the EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) or PDF (Portable Document Format) standards. Early versions utilized a simplified PostScript syntax (PGF), while modern versions (version 9 and later) rely on a PDF-compatible structure containing an embedded PGF copy for backward compatibility. The format supports scalable paths, distinct layers, and CMYK color models, making it a standard in the commercial print and digital graphics industry.

How to open an AI file

Opening AI files natively requires Adobe Illustrator. However, files saved with PDF compatibility enabled can be viewed in Adobe Acrobat, Apple Preview (macOS), or standard PDF readers. For editing without Adobe subscriptions, users can utilize vector graphics software such as CorelDRAW, Inkscape (via import), or Affinity Designer. Non-compatible AI files (saved without PDF data) may strictly require Illustrator or specialized conversion tools.

What is an EPS file?

Encapsulated PostScript

Developed By
Adobe Systems
Initial Release
1987
MIME Type
application/postscript

The EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) format is a legacy vector graphics standard developed by Adobe in the late 1980s. It contains PostScript page description language commands describing 2D vector graphics, bitmap images, and text. Conforming to the Document Structuring Conventions (DSC), an EPS file includes a BoundingBox comment that defines the rectangular area of the graphic. It is strictly a single-page format intended to be embedded within other PostScript documents, often containing a low-resolution TIFF or WMF preview for onscreen display.

How to open an EPS file

While native OS support for EPS is deprecated in modern Windows and macOS (Preview no longer supports it as of macOS Monterey), professional vector editors are required for manipulation. Adobe Illustrator and CorelDRAW are the industry standards for editing EPS syntax. For viewing or rasterizing without expensive software, users can utilize Ghostscript, Inkscape (open source), or EPS Viewer. Converting to PDF is often recommended for broader accessibility.

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Why RunConvert

The fastest way to convert any file

Purpose-built for speed, privacy, and breadth of format support.

  • Convert AI to EPS in seconds

    Every AI to EPS conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

  • Fast, cloud-powered

    No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

  • Secure & private

    Encrypted in transit and never shared with anyone. Uploads are erased the moment your job completes, and results shortly after.

  • Free - no account needed

    Convert without creating an account - no credit card, no trial clock. Sign in only if you want history and higher daily limits.

Developer API

Convert AI to EPS via API

Automate AI to EPS conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "ai-to-eps",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/direct/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "input_format": "ai",
        "output_format": "eps"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (upload_url of the upload-file task in the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL&filename=input.ai" --upload-file input.ai

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

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