EMF to PS Converter

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Desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — Convertio adapts to your screen and converts EMF to PS from whatever device you have.

Effortless Process

Converting EMF to PS on Convertio takes just a few clicks — upload your file, choose the format, and download the result.

Data Protection

All files are handled securely. EMF uploads are deleted right after processing, and PS downloads expire within 24 hours.

How to convert EMF to PS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose ps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your ps file right afterwards

About formats

EMF (Enhanced Metafile) is a vector graphics format developed by Microsoft as the successor to WMF (Windows Metafile), introduced with Windows NT 3.1 in July 1993. EMF records a sequence of GDI (Graphics Device Interface) function calls that describe vector shapes, text, embedded bitmaps, and rendering attributes in a device-independent manner. Unlike WMF's 16-bit coordinate system limited to 65,536 units, EMF uses 32-bit coordinates and adds support for Bezier curves, advanced path operations, world coordinate transforms, gradient fills, and extended text capabilities including Unicode. The format functions as a graphics recording mechanism — applications capture their drawing operations into an EMF file, which can then be replayed at any scale on any device with full geometric precision. One advantage is native Windows integration: EMF is the standard clipboard and spooler format for vector content across the Windows ecosystem, enabling lossless copy-paste of graphics between Office documents, design tools, and presentation software without rasterization. Resolution independence is another key strength — EMF graphics scale smoothly from screen display to high-resolution print output. An extended variant, EMF+, introduced with GDI+ adds anti-aliasing, alpha transparency, and advanced brush types. EMF remains deeply embedded in Windows-based publishing, technical documentation, and enterprise document workflows.
Developer: Microsoft
Initial release: July 27, 1993
PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert EMF to PS?

Windows Enhanced Metafiles are not widely supported in non-Windows design software. PS is an industry-standard vector format that works everywhere.

How do I open PS files?

You can open PS files with Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, GSview, or Preview on Mac.

Does this converter work on mobile devices?

It does — Convertio runs in any mobile browser. Convert EMF to PS on your phone or tablet without installing anything.

Does EMF to PS conversion affect image quality?

Quality is retained at a high level. Convertio uses intelligent defaults so the output matches the original as closely as the format allows.

Are my EMF files secure during conversion?

Absolutely — Convertio removes uploaded files immediately after processing. Converted PS output is deleted within 24 hours.

Can I convert EMF to PS for free?

Free EMF to PS conversion is available on Convertio. Paid tiers unlock higher limits for professional needs.

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