Just newly registered, hope the topic is not forbidden here :-)
Can you tell how I can import .EPS files in Inkscape? Saw a shady solution on UTube, but would like to know a genuin solution instead.
Thanks for your reply
DD

Have you already tried with open Inkscape File->Open....?

That was a bit rude. but I did try that, and this is the error that I get: "Failed to load the requested file....[insert file name here].eps

Generally, Inkscape can open .eps files. Depending on the system and Inkscape version, Ghostscript may need to be installed.

Please:

1. Describe your OS (your computer's Operating System: Mac/Windows/Linux/etc. & version).
2. Describe if Inkscape was newly installed, or upgraded from an earlier version.
3. Describe the version of Inkscape and the installer you used (the file you downloaded from the web: .msi/.exe/.zip/appimage/other, PPA/Snap/Flatpak, dmg/other ). 

Bonus points, if you:

• Attach* an example EPS file that has the issue.

Thanks for your response! I am recalling that I went through this on a different computer. I downloaded Ghostscript, ensured that the new path had been added, restarted my computer, and could not get it to work. I have deadlines today and have dedicated almost an hour to trying to open a file so I can use the icons in a figure. What I eventually did was convert the file to .svg using an online converter*. I will revisit this issue when I have more time. Thank you!

*link removed by moderator

I removed the link because malware is being spread by hacked or malicious online converter sites.

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-fbi-document-converters-malware-scam/

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warnings-are-true-fake-file-converters-do-push-malware/

https://www.pcmag.com/news/psa-be-careful-around-free-file-converters-they-might-contain-malware

FWIW, Forum members are often willing to open/convert files for others (but we are also just randos on the web). 

Ok, thanks for the heads up!