AI to PDF vs EPS to PDF: which should you use?
Adobe Illustrator (AI) and EPS are both vector formats that print shops and marketing teams need as PDFs — the difference is where the artwork came from.
When to use AI to PDF
Choose AI to PDF for native Illustrator artwork: logos, brand assets and layered designs.
Convert Adobe Illustrator (.ai) files to PDF for easy sharing and viewing.
When to use EPS to PDF
Choose EPS to PDF for legacy vector files supplied by printers, agencies or older design systems.
Convert EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) files to universally viewable PDFs.
The verdict
Working file from Illustrator: AI. Legacy or supplier-provided vector: EPS.
Both tools run inside your session, are UK GDPR-aligned, and every uploaded file is purged within 1 hour under our non-persistence guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
- Are vectors kept sharp?
- Yes — paths stay vector in the PDF, so artwork scales without pixelation.
- Do spot colours survive?
- Colour definitions are carried through; confirm with your printer before final production.
- Is print-ready output supported?
- The PDF preserves page geometry and embedded fonts, which covers most commercial print requirements.