Photoshop 2.5.1 "Unable to Parse PostScript" Opening an EPS (120435)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
This article was previously published under Q120435
3.5
WINDOWS
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SYMPTOMS

Trying to open an EPS from Adobe Photoshop 2.5.1, generates this message: 

   Could not open <filename> because Photoshop was unable to
   parse the PostScript.

CAUSE

Photoshop 2.5.1 requires font enumerator and rasterizer information that is unavailable under Windows NT.

RESOLUTION

Upgrade to Photoshop version 3.0. This version was targeted for Windows NT and can process EPS files.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/3/2003
Keywords:KB120435
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