Can Adobe Illustrator Open EPS Files?
Compatibility information for .EPS files in Adobe Illustrator.
Recommended Method
Use File > Open to convert an EPS into editable Illustrator objects. If individual-object editing is unnecessary, use File > Place and link the EPS to reduce conversion-related data loss. Save ongoing work as AI.
Compatibility Notes
Adobe Illustrator officially supports opening, placing and saving EPS files. When an EPS created in another application is opened or embedded, Illustrator converts recognized content into native Illustrator objects, but unsupported data may be lost. EPS does not natively support transparency, so transparent artwork may be flattened or otherwise altered. Fonts may also change if required fonts are unavailable.