File Extension Database

Open PS File

A file with the PS extension is basically an image saved in the PostScript page description language.

It can contain vector graphics, raster graphics, and text. PS files can be printed directly by a PostScript printer without using an application to open it.

The PS (PostScript) format is basically a file type and a programming language at the same time.

Quark Xpress and Adobe Acrobat applications are commonly used to create files with the PS extension, which are widely used today. However, PS files have been largely replaced by other page layout file formats, such as PDF. In any case, they are still compatible with many printers and programs.

In general, they can be opened with any printer utility that supports PostScript.

Files with the PS extension typically include a set of instructions that tell the printer how to print and provide the coordinates of each object within the page.

Programs that can open PS files

Typical PS application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5\Programs\CORELDRW.EXE" -DDE
C:\Program Files (x86)\Ghostgum\gsview\gsview32.exe "%1"

Typical PS mime types:

application/postscript

Frequently used application names to open PS files:

Corel
Ghostgum

Frequently associated Windows objects:

CorelDraw.Graphic.15
psfile

How Can I Open PS File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PS file is to find a PS file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PS file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PS file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PS file opener then try to search online for "PS viewer", "application to open PS file" or "open PS file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PS file

How Can I Open PS File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PS file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PS file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PS file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PS file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PS file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PS file then try to search for "PS viewer", "application to open PS file" or "read PS file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PS file

How Can I Open PS File on Android

If you downloaded a PS file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PS file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PS".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PS viewer", "PS file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PS File on iPhone or iPad

To open PS File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PS file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PS". This way you can find apps which can open PS files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PS viewer" or "PS file" online in your favorite search engine.