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Have you ever tried to get a banner, sign or printed matter made and were told that your logo is too small, blurry or in the wrong format? Then you are far from alone. Many companies only store their logo as a JPG or…
Raster vs. vector: What's the difference and when should you use which?
Why convert an image to vector graphics? Learn the benefits of vectorization, when it makes sense, and why vector is important for logos, print, and scalable graphics.
When should you use vector rather than pixel graphics?
When working with logos, illustrations, line drawing and vectorization, you quickly come across the same four file types over and over again: AI, SVG, EPS and PDF. They are often referred to as "vector files", but they…
Do you only have your logo as a JPG, PNG or a screenshot? Then you are not alone. Many companies only have a raster file of their logo, and this often becomes a problem when the logo is to be used for printing, signs,…
If you want to vectorize an image in Illustrator, you can do it with the Image Tracking function. It's the fastest way to convert a raster image like JPG or PNG to vector graphics that can be scaled without quality…
Learn the difference between manual and automatic vectorization. See advantages, disadvantages, price, quality and when you should choose the right solution for logos and graphics.
A blurry logo can rarely be made completely sharp by simply increasing the size or resolution. The right solution is usually to render or vectorize the logo so that it is recreated as a true vector graphic. In this way,…
Yes, but only if the logo is in vector format. Learn why small JPG and PNG logos become pixelated and how to make a logo large without quality loss.
Do you only have your logo in JPG or PNG? See what you're doing, why it can cause problems for printing, and how to get a real vector file made in SVG, AI or EPS.
Why does my logo get pixelated when I print it?
Do you only have your logo as a JPG, PNG or a screenshot? Then you are far from the only one. Many companies only discover the problem when the logo is to be used for printing, signs, car foil, clothing printing or…
How much does it cost to vectorize a logo?
A raster logo and a vector logo may look similar at first glance, but the difference becomes apparent as soon as the logo is used in larger sizes, for print or on materials where sharp lines are essential.
A blurry scan may be enough to see what a logo represents, but rarely enough to use it professionally. When an old logo, hand drawing, or printed graphic file exists only as a fuzzy scan, the same problems almost always…
A hand-drawn illustration can have lots of personality, but it's not always ready for professional use, printing or scaling. When a drawing is to be used across formats, sizes and materials, it is often necessary to…
Old archival drawings often contain important knowledge that must not be lost. These can be technical drawings, building drawings, maps, floor plans, machine drawings or hand-drawn sketches that are only available on…
Bezier curves are one of the most important building blocks of vector graphics. They are used to draw smooth lines, shapes, logos, icons and illustrations with high precision. If you've ever worked in Adobe Illustrator,…
Vector graphics are the best starting point for print because they can be scaled without quality loss. However, even if a file is in vector format, this does not mean that it is automatically ready for printing. If…
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