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[mc_blue]

Hi all,

Quick query for you. What sort of file format do I need for my logo to prevent a loss of image quality when it is enlarged? The problem is I have had it provided in psd, jpeg and eps files but the eps looks totally different to the other two. The jpeg is in a good enough resolution for all application except vehicle livery and a sign on the building (I would assume since if I blow it up it becomes blurry.)

Any help with what I need to do as this whole graphic design and file formats confuses me.

Many thanks

[_dobbo_]

To allow it to be resized it needs to be a vector image. The file format isn't fixed for these - things like PSD files can contain vectors but if they don't you wont be able to resize much before losing quality.

[fullphat]

As mentioned as long as its vectored you'll be fine, these files are usually .ie , .eps, .cdr

[pcowen]

Ideally you should create your graphic in Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Freehand. Both are vector programs and save in file formats printers and sign writers can use.

[mc_blue]

_dobbo_ said:

To allow it to be resized it needs to be a vector image. The file format isn't fixed for these - things like PSD files can contain vectors but if they don't you wont be able to resize much before losing quality.

It seems to contain vectors, the only issue here is my sign maker will have to have Photoshop and these particular fonts. I've had the same logo sent over as an eps file but the font look totally different! Can I convert the .psd into something more useful?

Sorry this whole thing is new to me!

[MitchT]

Ditto what everyone else has said - It needs to be a vector graphic ideally. Of course, if someone creates it out of pixels at a high enough resolution it will work big - but the file size would be monumental!

[MitchT]

mc_blue said:

I've had the same logo sent over as an eps file but the font look totally different!

If it has fonts in it you'll need the same fonts as the designer has used installed on your computer, or it'll substitute another font. If it has been made in Freehand or Illustrator the designer can 'convert the text to paths' (Freehand) or 'convert the text to outlines' (Illustrator) which basically means that the text is converted to lines and fills and is no longer a font. You can't edit the text when it has been converted, but it does get around you not having the font that the designer used. Of course the designer should have an original saved with the text still in font form if you require changes to be made.

I've been at this game for 13 years so if there's anything else you need to know don't hesitate to ask!

[cliff123]

A vector eps file is the format you require. This is really the only file format that will scale prefectly from 1cm to 10m is size without any pixelation. The files will have to be created using a vector illustrating program, but it is most likely that you logo will have been created in this manner. If you go back to the originator of the file, they could also export the file to almost any size and high res for your requirements. ie: a high res at 10cm and high res at 5m, the later will as mentioned be a very large file. Any queries please ask.

Edited by cliff123 on Thursday 12th July 09:07