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March 30, 2017
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How to Open up EPS files in Photoshop Elements 15

  • March 30, 2017
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Hi can someone please tell me how I open up eps files in Photoshop elements 15. I have read some work arounds that say to open with file in windows as "open as" but open as does not seem to be even available in Photoshop elements 15. So disappointed that this format is no longer supported.

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Correct answer Jeff Arola

Adobe removed the Open As option on the windows side to make room for Open in Camera raw, i'm guessing.

The workaround is useless as the low resolution preview tif that opens is not good for anything.

Your better off using something like the free Inkscape to open the eps file, then save it as a pdf and open that in photoshop elements 15.

https://inkscape.org/en/

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Jeff Arola
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March 30, 2017

Adobe unfortunately removed the ability to open eps files starting with photoshop elements 11.

Regardless of what anyone else says, that apparent "Open As tiff workaround" only opens the low resolution preview if there is one saved with an eps file, so that workaround is useless anyway.

There is other software that opens eps files such as most vector software like illustrator, inkscape and others.

Or perhaps you have an pse version 10 or older you could install that will open eps files.

March 30, 2017

I was on a version pre 11 and upgraded with a new computer so didn't even know about this new adjustment to the program. So disappointing. I'd be happy with a crappy work around at the moment. Perhaps my question should also ask what happened to the "open as" option in Photoshop Elements 15???

Jeff Arola
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March 30, 2017

Adobe removed the Open As option on the windows side to make room for Open in Camera raw, i'm guessing.

The workaround is useless as the low resolution preview tif that opens is not good for anything.

Your better off using something like the free Inkscape to open the eps file, then save it as a pdf and open that in photoshop elements 15.

https://inkscape.org/en/