FileHint

application/postscript

The MIME type for PostScript (.ps) and EPS — Adobe's page description language for print.

Typical extensions

Primary uses

  • Print DTP
  • Source material before PDF generation
  • Vector logo delivery

In a browser

No major browser renders inline; downloads instead.

On a server

Convert to PDF via Ghostscript on the server if inline viewing matters.

In email

Attachment-friendly, but interpreter CVEs mean untrusted ps files deserve scrutiny.

References