XWD to EPS Converter

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No software to download — convert XWD to EPS entirely in your web browser. Works on any device with an internet connection.

Batch Processing

Upload multiple XWD files at once and convert them all to EPS in a single session — ideal when you have many legacy images to migrate.

Cloud Conversion

All XWD to EPS processing runs on Convertio servers — your device stays fast and free while the conversion happens in the cloud.

How to convert XWD to EPS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose eps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your eps file right afterwards

About formats

XWD (X Window Dump) is a screen capture image format defined as part of the X Window System by the MIT X Consortium, dating to approximately 1987. The xwd command-line utility captures the contents of an X window or the entire screen and saves it as an XWD file — functionally equivalent to a screenshot utility but predating the concept by years. XWD files contain a detailed header specifying the X server's visual type, bit depth, byte order, bitmap unit and padding, the window's dimensions, border width, and color map information, followed by the raw pixel data exactly as represented in the X server's framebuffer. This means XWD files faithfully capture the exact pixel representation used by the display hardware — including server-specific byte ordering, padding, and color organization — making them primarily useful on the system where they were captured or on systems with compatible display configurations. The header also stores the window name string and the full color map entries for indexed-color visuals. XWD supports all X11 visual types: StaticGray, GrayScale, StaticColor, PseudoColor, TrueColor, and DirectColor, at any bit depth supported by the X server. One advantage is exact framebuffer fidelity: XWD captures the window's pixel data in its native format without any color space conversion or compression, making it the definitive record of what the X server was actually displaying. The format's integration with the X11 command-line toolkit provides another practical benefit — xwd can capture specific windows by ID or name, be triggered remotely via SSH, and piped directly to format converters. XWD files are handled by ImageMagick, GIMP, xwud (the viewer companion to xwd), and xv.
Developer: MIT X Consortium
Initial release: 1987
EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) is a vector file format developed by Adobe Systems in collaboration with Aldus Corporation, first published in 1987. Built on Adobe's PostScript page description language, EPS wraps a self-contained PostScript program describing a single page of graphics — including vector paths, text, and embedded raster images — within a structured comment framework that provides bounding box coordinates and optional preview thumbnails. The encapsulation allows an EPS file to be placed into another document as a contained graphic element without interfering with the host document's PostScript code. For decades, EPS served as the universal exchange format in professional publishing, prepress, and print production, accepted by virtually every design, illustration, and page layout application across platforms. One key advantage is print-industry reliability — because EPS contains device-independent PostScript instructions, output is consistent across different RIPs, imagesetters, and printing presses. The format's cross-application compatibility is another strength: an EPS file created in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or Inkscape can be placed in QuarkXPress, InDesign, or Word without requiring the originating application. While PDF has largely superseded EPS for modern workflows, the format remains widely used in stock illustration libraries, legacy publishing pipelines, and any context requiring a proven, universally supported vector exchange format.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1987

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would I convert XWD to EPS?

XWD is a legacy raster format from Unix/X11 screenshots. Converting to EPS gives you print-ready vector and bitmap format — ideal for scalable graphics that stay sharp at any size.

What programs open EPS files?

Open EPS using Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Inkscape, Ghostscript. Cross-platform support means you can access these files on virtually any system.

What exactly is the XWD format?

The XWD format is a screen capture format from X Window System, rooted in Unix/X11 screenshots. Modern software rarely supports it natively, making conversion essential.

Is XWD to EPS conversion free?

You can convert XWD to EPS for free on Convertio. Premium plans are available if you need higher throughput or larger file allowances.

How long does XWD to EPS conversion take?

Most XWD to EPS conversions complete within a few seconds. The lightweight nature of XWD images means fast processing times.

Can I convert multiple XWD files to EPS at once?

Absolutely. Batch upload your XWD images and convert them all to EPS in a single pass — no need to repeat the process for each file.