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1. Re: Why do eps files change in size when I open them in AI cc
Willi Adelberger Jul 7, 2014 1:03 PM (in response to CoGordo)- Without seeing a screen shot we cannot tell you why.
- Preview? Don't use it for EPS, don't use it for PDF! It is not able to make correct views.
- EPS? Tell your client not use EPS any more, as it is an outdated old file type. Use PDF or AI instead. Don't use it yourself. There is no reason to use it with CC or CS applications.
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2. Re: Why do eps files change in size when I open them in AI cc
CoGordo Jul 7, 2014 2:32 PM (in response to Willi Adelberger)Willi, here is a screen shot of how the business card looks in illustrator. I usually don't use either eps. files or preview. Unfortunately the customer only has the file as an eps. I used preview only because it seemed to distort the image less than anything else. So any idea as to why this files opens at 8.5 by 11 when the file was created as 3.75 by 2.25?
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3. Re: Why do eps files change in size when I open them in AI cc
jdanek Jul 7, 2014 6:06 PM (in response to CoGordo)I have a hunch the original file was never setup in a document sized to 2.25x3.75 or if it was, it wasn't setup with a holding line. If it was, it should open in the correct artboard size instead of a default 8.5x11 which it does. This would happen whether it be a PDF, an .ai file, or whatever else you decide to save it as, including .eps, which if it were not a viable format, Adobe would have dumped it a long time ago.
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4. Re: Why do eps files change in size when I open them in AI cc
Willi Adelberger Jul 7, 2014 9:40 PM (in response to CoGordo)An EPS would not include the paper size in its information.
If you save an Illustrator EPS, you have the size included, not because of the EPS, but because of the AI part of that file. An EPS file from AI include an EPS fork and an AI fork which includes transparency and other informations that EPS cannot transport.
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5. Re: Why do eps files change in size when I open them in AI cc
Willi Adelberger Jul 7, 2014 9:50 PM (in response to jdanek)See my other answer above.
No, Adobe has not updated EPS (or postscript anyway) since the last century.
A PDF includes allways trim, bleed, media and object boxes, EPS does not. If you get such information when you open an Illustrator EPS than it is because it contains an AI part in its file which is responsible for everything Illustrator or PDF like.
Here are some threads why to avoid PostScript:
- Re: Print To PDF(What is said about PostScript is valid for EPS too.)
- Re: Issues with trapping a postscript file out of Indesign
- And many other.
Best is not to use PostScript anymore.



