What Files to Send a Printer: A Logo File Checklist
Send your printer a vector logo (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF), a transparent PNG, color values and fonts. Use this checklist to avoid delays and blurry prints.
Logo redraw guides
Practical advice on logo files, vectors, print, signage, vinyl cutting and DXF — from the people who redraw logos every day.
How to Find the Exact Colors of Your Logo
Find your logo's exact Pantone, CMYK, RGB and HEX values from brand files, vector art, websites or an image, and learn why screen colors never match perfectly.
Image Trace vs Manual Redraw: Why Tracing Fails Logos
Auto-trace turns pixels into shapes without understanding the design. See why Image Trace fails on logos and when a manual redraw is worth it.
Can You Vectorize a Logo From a Screenshot?
Yes, a logo in a screenshot can be vectorized. Learn what works, what doesn't, how to do it yourself, and when to get it redrawn by a pro.
How to Prepare a Logo for Embroidery
Prepare a logo for embroidery with clean vector artwork, fewer colors, no gradients and readable text, so your digitizer can stitch it well.
How to Prepare a Logo for Screen Printing
Prepare a logo for screen printing with vector artwork, flat spot colors, outlined text and clean details so a printer can burn screens without redrawing it.
What Does Print-Ready File Mean? A Plain-English Guide
A print-ready file is artwork a printer can use as-is: sharp, correctly sized, with the right colors and fonts. Learn the checklist and how to test yours.
How to Recover a Logo From an Old Business Card
Only have an old business card with your logo? Learn how to scan it, check the details, and get clean vector artwork you can use for print and signs.
PNG vs Vector Logo: What’s the Difference?
A PNG logo is made of pixels and blurs when enlarged. A vector logo is made of paths and scales cleanly. Learn which one to use and when.
How to Turn a Low-Resolution Logo Into a High-Res File
Upscaling can't add real detail to a small logo. Learn the options that work, from AI upscaling to redrawing as vector, and when to choose each.