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Convert EPS to CUT

Looking for EPS to CUT? Here's why CUT isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.

We don't create CUT files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why EPS to CUT isn't offered

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CUT is legacy and read-only here

CUT (Dr. Halo) is a 1980s DOS paint format. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new CUT files.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your EPS to SVG, PDF or DXF instead.

Format details

What is a EPS file?

EPS is a long-standing vector format for print and design, supported across professional design software.

Full name
Encapsulated PostScript
Developed by
Adobe
Released
1987
Extension
.eps
MIME type
application/postscript
Transparency
No

How to open EPS opens in Illustrator, CorelDRAW, Photoshop and most design tools.

Full EPS format guide

What is a CUT file?

CUT is the Dr. Halo paint program's image format from the DOS era, paired with a separate palette file — now a historical curiosity.

Full name
Dr. Halo Cut File
Developed by
Media Cybernetics
Released
1984
Extension
.cut
MIME type
image/cut
Transparency
Varies

How to open CUT opens in ImageMagick and legacy converters; convert to PNG/BMP to view today.

Full CUT format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert EPS to CUT?
Not here — CUT is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read CUT as a source, but for output use a current format like SVG, PDF or DXF.
What can I convert my EPS to instead?
EPS converts to SVG, PDF or DXF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.