Download Amazonas map in PostScript format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About PostScript
Map of Amazonas in PostScript — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
PostScript (.ps) is a page-description language by Adobe, predecessor of PDF. A pre-press and archival standard for scientific publishing, supported by thousands of printers and RIP servers. Ideal for the LaTeX pipeline (dvips → ps2pdf) and for keeping editable vector map layouts in long-term archives.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Water
Geometry by layer
- Water — filled area outlines and shoreline lines
What the file carries
The PostScript file for Amazonas: features are split into named layers, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain.
File size
The expected size of the PostScript file for Amazonas is about 3.9 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .ps |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use PostScript for Amazonas
- Ghostscript (free) — both viewing and conversion: ps2pdf map.ps map.pdf gives you a PDF, and calling gs with -r300 rasterizes the sheet at the resolution you need.
- GSview on Windows or Evince on Linux — open the .ps directly and look at the page without converting it.
- Adobe Distiller — the regular prepress route: PostScript in, PDF with font and color control out.
Programs that open PostScript
FAQ: PostScript for Amazonas
How does PS differ from EPS?
EPS is PostScript with an extra BoundingBox wrapper for embedding inside other documents. PS is a full multi-page document. They are close cousins technically.
Can I open .ps on Windows without Adobe Reader?
Yes — GSview (free) or Ghostscript converts PS to PDF in one command: ps2pdf input.ps output.pdf.
Is PostScript obsolete?
On the web, yes. For pre-press, RIP servers, and the LaTeX pipeline, it is still a standard. Most office-grade printers understand PostScript natively.
Are layers preserved in .ps?
PostScript has no native layer concept (unlike AI/PDF). The map is rendered as a single vector stream.
What sheet size do I get?
297x210 mm by default — that is A4 in landscape orientation; raster elements are drawn at 300 DPI. The sheet size is set at export time, so the map can be rebuilt for A3 or a non-standard size.
