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An EPS file is a graphics file saved in the Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) file format. It may contain 2D vector graphic, bitmap images, and text. EPS files also include an embedded preview image in bitmap format. The EPS format was released in 1992 and intended to be a standard image format that could be used to exchange images across different platforms. EPS files are often used by graphics professionals to save artwork, such as logos and drawings. While the files are supported by several different drawing programs and vector graphic editing applications, they are not as widely supported as other image formats, such as JPEG or PNG. However, you can use many of the programs that support EPS files to convert them to more common images. Some of these programs include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Serif Affinity Designer, and CorelDRAW.

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