Vector conversion
Convert PS to PNG
PS is a PostScript file, a set of vector drawing commands built for printing, while PNG is an ordinary raster image that opens instantly in browsers, chat apps, and photo viewers. To convert, open the PS file in a converter and export it as PNG at the resolution you need. This can be done on your own computer without uploading the file anywhere.
All 2,748 conversions verified on macOS, Windows, and Linux against the shipping release, this one included. Every conversion runs entirely on your own computer.
- Extension
- .ps
- Type
- Vector
- Typically
- Print, PostScript documents
- Transparency
- None
- Extension
- .png
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Screenshots, logos, UI assets
- Transparency
- Supported
Convert PS to PNG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert PS to PNG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the PS file, or a whole folder of them at once.
- Choose PNG as the output format, and set the resolution (DPI) you want it rasterized at.
- Convert. The PNG is written next to your original PS file, and nothing leaves your machine.
PS vs PNG: what actually changes
| PS | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| File type | Vector, built from drawing commands | Raster, built from pixels |
| Scaling | Scales to any size with no loss | Fixed at export resolution, blurs if enlarged |
| File size | Small relative to the detail it holds | Larger, depends on the resolution you choose |
| Opens everywhere | No, needs a PostScript interpreter or print software | Yes, opens in any browser, viewer, or chat app |
| Transparency | No, assumes an opaque printed page | Yes, supports transparency |
| Editable text and shapes | Yes | No, becomes a flat image |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert PS to PNG when you need to preview, share, or embed the artwork somewhere that expects an ordinary image, like a webpage, email, or chat, instead of a print workflow.
Keep the PS original if you still need to edit the text or shapes, or print the artwork at large sizes, since once it's rasterized to PNG you can't scale it back up without blurring.
Why not just use an online converter?
PostScript files often hold print jobs, technical drawings, or documents you haven't made public yet. Sending one to an online converter means that content sits on a server you don't control while it gets processed. Converting on your own computer keeps the file, and whatever it shows, on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting PS to PNG lose quality?
The vector artwork itself doesn't degrade, but rasterizing locks it into a fixed resolution. Choose a high DPI if you might need to zoom in or print later, since you can't add detail back afterward.
Will the PNG have a transparent background?
Usually not. PostScript is a page-based print format that assumes an opaque white page, so the PNG normally comes out with a solid background unless the original artwork was built with clipping for transparency.
Can I still edit the text and shapes after converting?
No. PNG stores pixels, not drawing commands, so once you convert, the text and paths from the original PS file are no longer separately editable.
What resolution should I pick when converting?
It depends on what you'll use the PNG for. Screen use, like a webpage or chat, works fine around 72 to 150 DPI, while printing or zooming in calls for 300 DPI or higher.
Can I convert PS to PNG without uploading the file?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts it directly on your computer, so the file never leaves your machine or touches the internet.
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