Can I convert PDF to PostScript on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert PDF to PostScript on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free PDF to PostScript converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting PDF to PostScript on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Will my PostScript look like the original image?

Converting to vector traces your pixels into shapes. Logos, icons, signatures, line drawings and text come out clean; photos turn into a simplified, poster-style illustration. Pick black and white or up to 16 colors in the options.

Does PostScript keep the transparent background of my PDF?

No - PostScript has no transparency, so see-through areas get a solid fill. That's white unless you pick another background color in the options.

Does it convert every page of my PDF?

Yes. Every page (up to 100) becomes its own PostScript, delivered in a ZIP - or enter just the pages you need, like 1-3, 5.

Can I batch convert PDF to PostScript?

Yes. Add up to 30 PDF files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload PDF files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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PDF to PostScript Converter

Convert PDF images to PostScript online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Choose filesor drag and drop files hereUp to 30 files · 50 MB each

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How to use it

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Drop your PDF files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into PostScript
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Download your PostScript images one by one or as a ZIP

PDF to PostScript

Why convert PDF to PostScript?

The main difference: PDF is a document format, while PostScript is a vector format. PDF can have a transparent background, PostScript can't.

Where PostScript works best

PostScript is ideal for print jobs and printer workflows. Converting gives you a file that works in the apps and websites that ask for PostScript.

PDF vs PostScript: what's the difference?

Property	PDF	PostScript
Compression type	Document (pages can hold images, text and vectors)	Vector (shapes, not pixels)
Transparent background	Yes	No
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	All browsers and devices	None (needs a PostScript viewer)
Used for	Documents, printing, forms and sharing several pages as one file	Print jobs and printer workflows

What is a PDF file?

PDF (Portable Document Format) was created by Adobe in 1993 to make documents look identical on every screen and printer. A PDF can contain text, vector graphics and images across any number of pages.

It's the standard for forms, contracts, resumes, school assignments and anything you print or submit. Turning photos and scans into a PDF bundles them into one tidy, universally readable file.

How to open a PDF file

Every web browser opens PDFs, as do Mac Preview, the Files app on iPhone and the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows, Mac and Android. To get pictures out of a PDF, convert its pages to JPG or PNG.

Extension: .pdf
Contains: Text, vectors and images
Pages: One or many
Best for: Documents, forms, printing

What is a PostScript file?

PostScript (.ps) is Adobe's page description language from 1984 - the language many professional printers speak. A .ps file describes a whole page or document as instructions for drawing text, shapes and images.

PostScript files mostly come from print workflows and "print to file" output. PDF was built on the same ideas and has replaced it for everyday use.

How to open a PostScript file

Ghostscript and GSview open PostScript files on Windows; macOS Preview handled them up to Monterey. Adobe Acrobat Distiller converts them to PDF. Converting to PDF or PNG is the easiest way to view one today.

Extension: .ps
Type: Page description language
Best for: Print jobs and printer workflows
Made by: Adobe