Photoshop 2.5.1 "Unable to Parse PostScript" Opening an EPS

 Last reviewed: February 7, 1995
Article ID: Q120435
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT workstation version 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

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.

Additional reference words: prodnt 3.50
KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbbug3.50 kberrmsg
KBSubCategory: nt16ap

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Last reviewed: February 7, 1995
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