File FormatsPreferred File FormatsWe prefer vector file images because they can be sized according to need without loss of quality or pixelation and fuzziness. Some of these file-types are:
Accepted File FormatsThe following file formats are accepted but not preferred because they are bitmap or pixel-based file-types. When sending a complete design in one of these file-formats, please try to have it properly sized and (in most cases) have at least 300 dpi resolution. If you are uncertain of how to do this, please download one of our handy design templates as your starting point. If you would like us to design your product, using your images, please send us the largest images possible.
What Format should I use?If you are creating something with photographs, you will need to use a pixel image format. Remember, you cannot enlarge pixels, so start with the biggest pictures you can find and design in the biggest format you think will need and scale down from there.
For example, if need to create a design for a banner and a business card, design for the banner and then adapt and shrink for the smaller sized business card. If you are creating something you will need to scale up and down for multiple projects (such as a logo) or if it is going to be a simple one-color product or if it contains no photos, you will want to use a vector image format. More questions about this can be addressed by doing some online research or contacting us. We want your product to be amazing and your design to be clean and smooth so you are also more than welcome to use one of our design templates. |
What is the difference between Vector & Pixel Images?The two lines of text above were created at the same size. One, "Pixel Text" was rasterized (turned into a pixel image). Then both lines of text were enlarged.
As you can see, "Vector text" kept its smooth shape while "Pixel Text" pixelated and distorted. This is because vector images are created by lines and shapes, based on mathematical expressions. When a vector is scaled up or down, the computer recalculates the distance between lines and shapes, giving a smooth image. On the other hand, Pixel images consist of tiny squares that give the illusion of shapes, like a mosaic. When trying to enlarge an image, the computer cannot create and add more pixel (although some programs attempt to) so the original pixels get stretched and distorted. Vector images usually are less detailed and look more like illustrations.
Pixel images usually more closely resemble photos. |