Varieties of EPSF Files

Main EPSF Affiliation

.EPSF

File Ext:	.epsf
Classification:	Encapsulated PostScript Format File

An EPSF file contains text, images, drawings, and page formatting properties. It is used to create final form documents.

Programmer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Category:	Vector Image Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.epsf

Software Programs That Open The Encapsulated PostScript Format File:

Adobe Illustrator CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

ACD Systems ACDSee by ACD Systems

Windows

ACD Systems Canvas by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Adobe Acrobat DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Linux

Adobe Photoshop Elements by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Adobe Photoshop CC by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows

Mac

Apple Preview by Apple

Mac

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Windows

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Understanding EPSF Issues

Troubles Opening EPSF Files

Missing Adobe Illustrator CC

Double-clicking your EPSF file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open EPSF File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Illustrator CC isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your EPSF file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you don't have Adobe Illustrator CC installed, and you know of another program to open your EPSF file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Obsolete Version of Adobe Illustrator CC

Your Encapsulated PostScript Format File file is incompatible with Adobe Illustrator CC because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Encapsulated PostScript Format File file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: Investigate your EPSF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Adobe Illustrator CC version on your computer can cause problems opening EPSF files.

Other Causes of EPSF File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening EPSF files even with the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your PC. If you are continuing to have errors with loading EPSF files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• EPSF file type Registry entries are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the EPSF file inside the Windows Registry
• Partial installation of Adobe Illustrator CC that did not fully complete
• Something has caused file corruption of your EPSF
• Your EPSF has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your EPSF file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Encapsulated PostScript Format File files