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Amadís15939492
Amadís15939492
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June 18, 2019
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How do I open a postscript file?

  • June 18, 2019
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Hi, someone sent me a logo as an .ai file but I can't open it because my computer keeps telling me the .ps file couldn't be converted into a pdf. How do I access the document? If I manage to do so, can I edit it?

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    LaubenderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2019

    Hi Amadís ,

    if the provided file is in indeed a PostScript file you could convert it to PDF using Acrobat Distiller and open the PDF with Illustrator.

    Distiller comes with every Acrobat Pro DC installation.

    Regards,
    Uwe

    Steve Werner
    Community Expert
    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2019

    PostScript is a programming language which is written as a text file. To open it, you need to open it with a text editor, preferably one which is used for structured text like BBEdit on a Macintosh.

    Monika Gause
    Community Expert
    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 18, 2019

    Sometimes the browser adds the ps extension to a downloaded file on its own. You could try and just delete it or replace it by .ai

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    jdanek
    Inspiring
    June 18, 2019

    Is the file an .eps file?  An .ai file is not a postscript file.  Try File > Place ( the file sent to into a new Illustrator document ). 

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