In Windows systems, thumbnail previews for EPS files require additional setup. This article explains effective solutions for resolving issues with missing thumbnails for EPS files in Eagle.

Solution: Install the AI, EPS Format Extension Plugin

By default, Eagle for Windows doesn't directly support displaying thumbnails for EPS files. You'll need to install a dedicated format extension plugin:

Install the "AI & EPS Format Extension" plugin
- Open "Plugin" > "Plugin Center" in Eagle
- Search for "EPS" or find "AI, EPS Format Extension" in the format extensions category, then download and install the plugin
Update thumbnail previews
- Select the EPS files that aren't displaying properly
- Right-click and choose "More" > "Refresh Thumbnail"

Important Notes

After installing the plugin, newly imported EPS files will automatically generate thumbnails
For existing EPS files, you'll need to manually refresh thumbnails to display previews
This plugin supports preview functionality for both AI and EPS format files

Since the release of macOS Sonoma (14.0) and later versions, Apple has discontinued native preview support for .eps file format. This may result in EPS files not displaying thumbnails properly in Eagle. You can resolve this issue by installing our dedicated plugin.

Background

macOS 14.0 and higher versions no longer support native preview functionality for .eps files. For more information, please refer to Apple's official documentation: View .eps files on Mac.

Solution: Install the EPS Format Extension Plugin

Our development team has created an "EPS Format Extension" plugin to restore the preview functionality for EPS files in Eagle. Here's how to install it:

In Eagle, navigate to "Plugin" and then "Plugin Center."
Download and install the "EPS Format Extension."

After installation, restart Eagle, then right-click on your EPS files and select "More" > "Refresh Thumbnail" to enable the preview functionality.

By following these steps, you'll be able to preview EPS files in Eagle on macOS 14.0 or higher versions.

Unable to preview EPS (.eps) files