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Automate Postscript to PDF Conversion in Accounting Workflows with Command Line

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Speed up your accounting workflow by automating Postscript to PDF conversion with VeryDOC's powerful command line tool.

Every quarter-end used to feel like a fire drill

We had piles of generated reports from our accounting softwaremost of them in .PS format.

That was the easy part.

The hard part? Converting those Postscript files to secure, searchable PDF documents for audit records, client sharing, or compliance storage.

And manually converting dozens of files?

A total time suck.

We tried using GUI-based converters, but they were clunky, couldn't handle batch jobs properly, and sometimes even added bloat to our files. That's when I went hunting for a real solutionsomething scriptable, reliable, and fast.

The tool that turned the tide: VeryDOC Postscript to PDF Converter Command Line

I landed on the VeryDOC Postscript to PDF Converter Command Line almost by accident, but it quickly became one of the most valuable tools in our accounting operations.

This thing just works. No fluff. No need for extra installs like Ghostscript or Acrobat Distiller. You feed it a PS or EPS file, it spits out a clean, compressed, and secure PDFready to archive, send, or embed.

And because it's all command line-driven, we baked it straight into our end-of-month script. No more late nights converting files manually.

Why it's perfect for accounting teams (and honestly, anyone who deals with PS files)

Fully standaloneno Ghostscript needed

Other tools required me to install Ghostscript, jump through hoops, or set up print drivers just to start converting. This tool? No dependencies. It runs fast and lean on any Windows machine.

Batch conversion built in

I had hundreds of reports to process. With VeryDOC, I just pointed it to a folder, used a loop in my batch script, and it churned out PDFs like a factory. All we needed was:

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ps2pdf.exe -mode 0 C:\Reports\*.ps C:\PDFs\

Done in minutes.

Total control over PDF output

The output wasn't just functionalit was polished.

I could set:

• Document metadata (author, subject, title, keywords)

• Encryption (40 or 128 bit)

• User and owner passwords

• Page rotation and cropping

• Even strip out empty pages with a simple -noempty flag

This helped us keep things tidy and professional, especially when sending reports to auditors or third-party consultants.

Merge and burst PDFs like a pro

Ever needed to combine several Postscript-generated PDFs into one master file? Or split a PDF into single pages?

Yeah, it does that too.

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ps2pdf.exe -mergepdf "C:\Batch\*.pdf" C:\Combined\output.pdf

Or burst:

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ps2pdf.exe -burstpdf C:\input.pdf C:\pages\output.pdf

Super handy when archiving by individual invoice or client ID.

My workflow went from chaos to clockwork

Here's the thing:

Before VeryDOC, Postscript files were bottlenecks.

Now?

They're just another automated step in the pipeline.

No more manual clicks, no more messed up formatting, no more late-night scrambles to convert 150 reports before morning.

Just clean, automated PDF generationevery time.

I've recommended this to two other firms already, and they both ended up rolling it out across their finance departments.

If you handle PS or EPS files, this tool's a no-brainer

I'm not exaggerating.

If you're in accounting, compliance, legal, or IT, and your software outputs Postscript reportsyou need this.

Set it up once, script it into your process, and let it save you hours each month.

Click here to try it out for yourself: https://www.verydoc.com/ps-to-pdf.html

Custom Development Services by VeryDOC

Need something more tailored?

VeryDOC builds custom solutions to handle complex PDF workflows across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and more.

From virtual printer drivers that intercept and convert print jobs in real-time, to OCR and barcode integration, to deep PDF security and DRM featuresthey've got the tools and the team.

Whether you're looking for PDF generation, form creation, document layout analysis, or scalable server-side conversion, VeryDOC can build exactly what you need.

Tech stack includes Python, C/C++, .NET, PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and more.

Need something specific? Hit up their support: http://support.verypdf.com/

FAQs

Q: Can this run silently in the background on a server?

Yep. Just use the -silent flag and you're good. No popups, no interruptions.

Q: Does it support encryption for secure PDFs?

Absolutely. Use -ownerpwd, -openpwd, and -keylen for 40- or 128-bit encryption.

Q: Can I merge multiple PS or PDF files into one?

Yes. The -mergepdf options let you combine files using wildcards, file lists, or paths.

Q: Will it preserve the formatting of my reports?

100%. Layouts, fonts, and structure come through exactly as they should. No surprises.

Q: Is this only for Windows?

The command-line tool is built for Windows, but VeryDOC offers other tools for different platforms.

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