To convert PS to GIF, select or drop your .ps picture above, check that GIF is chosen as the output, and click Convert. This conversion runs on our server, and your files are deleted 72 hours later.
What is a PS file?
PS – PostScript document. PS (PostScript) is the page description language printers understand. A .ps file describes one or more pages of text and graphics, and needs an interpreter such as Ghostscript to be drawn.
PS Converter →What is a GIF file?
GIF – GIF image. GIF is the classic format for short looping animations and simple graphics. A GIF picture has at most 256 colors, so photographs look grainy in it.
GIF Converter →How to convert PS to GIF
- Click Select File, or drop your .ps files anywhere on this page. You can add several at once.
- Check that GIF is chosen as the output format. On this page it is picked for you.
- Click Convert. When a file has to go to our server, the button says Upload and convert instead.
- Click Download next to each file when it's done.
PS vs GIF: how they compare
| PS | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Usually none | Lossless (LZW), 256 colors |
| Transparency | No | On or off |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Created by | Adobe, 1982 | CompuServe, 1987 |
| Best for | Sending documents to printers | Short animations and simple graphics |
Good to know
- A GIF has at most 256 colors, so photographs can look grainy and files can come out larger than the original.
- PS pages are drawn at 300 dpi by Ghostscript on our server; choose another resolution in Options.
- Tick Remove metadata in Options to leave out information stored in the picture, such as the camera and the place.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting PS to GIF free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my PS pictures uploaded anywhere?
This conversion runs on our server, because drawing PostScript needs Ghostscript, which doesn't run in a browser. Your file is sent over an encrypted connection, and both it and the result are deleted 72 hours after the conversion.
How large can the PS file be?
Up to 1 GB per file. This conversion runs on our server, which accepts files up to that size.
Can I change the size or quality of the GIF?
Yes. Click Options next to the file to set a width and height, choose a quality, remove metadata and more. Only the settings that make sense for PS to GIF are shown.
Can I convert several PS files at once?
Yes. Add as many files as you like; they are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button.
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