Dealing with EPS files

[Zelgadis 638]

Right now, I'm trying to speed-learn EPS files.

I've commissioned a lot of artwork over the years, but this is the first time for logo design. Evidently, a standard for logos is EPS file format. I've been doing my best to read up on these, but it's all gibberish to me. The info sites keep talking about "vectors" and I have no clue what those are.

From what I can tell, I do no have a program that can handle these properly. I can open them in Photoshop, but they appear as regular, flattened, pictures. Are there good, free EPS editors? Are EPS files layered or flat?

[Dirktator 2,320]

Give this a try:  https://inkscape.org/en/

Open Source vector editor for Windows and Mac.

[RipRap 4,400]

I only know 2 programs that will open those files: Illustrator and Inkscape. Having an experience to both programs, I would say you can go with Inkscape because it's free and open sourced. 

[Zelgadis 638]

I did try Inkscape as Dirk recommended. However, it appears that the EPS files I received are too complex for it. I had to go with Illustrator.