EPS File Complications
Common EPS Opening Problems
Adobe Illustrator CC Isn't There
You attempt to load your EPS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The EPS File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Illustrator CC missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the EPS file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your EPS, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Obsolete Version of Adobe Illustrator CC
It is possible that your version of Adobe Illustrator CC isn't able to open your Encapsulated PostScript File file due to incompatibility. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. This issue mainly occurs when your Encapsulated PostScript File file was created by a newer version of Adobe Illustrator CC than you have on your PC.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your EPS file and clicking "Properties".
Primarily, problems experienced when opening EPS files are due to having the incorrect version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed on your computer.
Other EPS File Issues
Even with the correct version of Adobe Illustrator CC installed, you can still experience difficulties opening EPSs. If you're still experiencing problems opening EPS files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:
- EPS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Unintentional removal of the description of the EPS file inside the Windows Registry
- Invalid installation of a EPS-associated program (eg. Adobe Illustrator CC)
- The EPS itself is corrupted
- Your EPS is infected with malware
- Device drivers for EPS-related hardware are out-of-date
- Windows cannot load your Encapsulated PostScript File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
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