# Exporting a Mathematica plot in EPS format

I generated a plot in Mathematica and I wanted to use it in a paper, so I need it in EPS format, but when I save the picture as EPS, the plot is changed (font change, the picture that I add to plot did not show at the same position,...).

I attach the same plot saved as JPG, and the result of exporting from the EPS format. What should I do to fix this problem?

• Try using Export to save the image (not the GUI), and do not set an ImageSize. What do you get? Also try exporting to PDF, which is more reliable, and can still be converted to EPS. – Szabolcs Feb 21 '17 at 15:17
• Here's my take, as someone who had to make countless figures for papers, all in EPS format, and all the plots made with Mathematica. 1) Make plot in Mathematica 2) Export plot as a PNG file 3) Import PNG into Inkscape 4) add text, labeling, whatnot to the Inkscape-native SVG file 5) Export SVG file. Sounds like a lot of work, but much less headache – Jason B. Feb 21 '17 at 15:18
• @JasonB. I also use a similar workflow, but I export SVG files from Mathematica to edit with Inkscape, which keeps everything nice and vector-y; why the PNG step? – MarcoB Feb 21 '17 at 16:35
• @JasonB. Yep, I totally agree: arrows, floating text/graphical annotations are A LOT easier to add in a WYSIWYG environment like Inkscape, where you just draw them in exactly where you want them. Not only that, but for 2D graphics where the SVG export works well, even formatting of axes, ticks, etc can sometimes be done MUCH more quickly after the fact rather than fighting MMA every step of the way. – MarcoB Feb 21 '17 at 16:52