Ghostscript

Ghostscript is open-source software which enables XnView and related programs to load PostScript-based file formats (PS + EPS + AI) in addtion to PDF for viewing, printing and converting.

Ghostscript has to be downloaded and installed separately.

XnView Classic as well as the 32-bit editions of XnView MP, XnConvert, nConvert, and XnShell require Ghostscript 32-bit to be installed (even on 64-bit operating systems), while all 64-bit versions require Ghostscript 64-bit.

Configuration

By default, Ghostscript loads images with a resolution of 72 dots per inch (DPI). This value can customized:

XnView Classic

Tools → Options... → Read/Write → Read → EPS/PS/AI/PDF

XnView MP

Viewer: File → Format settings... → Read → PS/PDF

XnConvert

Settings → Load format settings... → PS/PDF

References

• Wikipedia
  • Ghostscript
  • PostScript (PS)
  • Encapsulated PostScript (EPS)
  • Portable Document Format (PDF)
  • Adobe Illustrator Artwork (AI)
  • Dots per inch (DPI)
• XnView Forum
  • FAQ: How to display vector formats like PDF, AI,...? GhostScript!
• Ghostscript.com
  • Downloads (Windows + Linux)
  • How to install Ghostscript
• Richard Koch @ University of Oregon
  • Macintosh install package for Ghostscript
• Scribus Wiki
  • Installing Scribus on your Mac the easy way → Installing GhostScript
  • Installation and Configuration of Ghostscript
• CherubicSoft
  • SageThumbs → AI, PS, EPS, PDF Support