SK1 to PS Converter

Free online SK1 to PS converter — PostScript output

Drop files here. 1 GB maximum file size or Sign Up
to
Facebook Amazon Microsoft Tesla Nestle Walmart L'Oreal

Publishing Ready

SK1 to PS conversion delivers PostScript files optimized for professional publishing, prepress, and high-quality print output.

Cloud-Powered

Convertio handles conversion on its servers — your device stays free while your SK1 file becomes a polished PS document.

Works Everywhere

Access the converter from any device with a browser. Desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone — all supported equally.

How to convert SK1 to PS

1

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

2

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

3

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

About formats

SK1 is the native file format of the sK1 project), an open-source vector graphics editor and conversion engine started by Igor Novikov in 2003 as a successor to Bernhard Herzog's Skencil. The format evolved from the original SK format, extending its capabilities while maintaining the text-based, Python-readable syntax for describing vector documents. SK1 files encode complete document structures including multiple pages, layers, guidelines, and a full hierarchy of graphic objects — Bezier paths, rectangles, circles, polygons, text blocks, and embedded raster images — with attributes for fills (solid, gradient, pattern, hatching), strokes, and transformations. The sK1 project distinguished itself by focusing on prepress and professional print production features, adding CMYK color management, ICC color profiles, spot color support, and PDF/PostScript output — capabilities unusual in open-source vector editors. One advantage is professional color handling — sK1's CMYK workflows and color management make it one of the few open-source tools suitable for print-ready vector production. The project's companion tool, UniConvertor, leverages the SK1 format as an intermediate representation for converting between numerous vector formats (CDR, CMX, WMF, EMF, SVG, and others), giving SK1 significance beyond the editor itself as a universal interchange format. The text-based file structure preserves the readability and scriptability advantages inherited from Skencil's original SK format.
Initial release: 2003
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 SK1 to PS?

PostScript is a cornerstone of professional printing. Converting SK1 to PS makes your sK1 artwork compatible with printers and RIP software.

What opens PS files?

PS files open in Ghostscript, GSview, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, Evince, and most PostScript-compatible printers directly.

Is SK1 to PS conversion lossless?

PostScript handles vector data natively. Your SK1 artwork transfers to PS with full geometric fidelity and sharp output.

Does Convertio charge for this conversion?

Basic SK1 to PS conversion is free. Premium plans are available for users with high-volume or large-file conversion needs.

Can PS files be printed directly?

Yes — PostScript is a page description language built for printers. Many professional printers accept PS files natively.