Vector File Formats
Different Vector programs save files in different formats: Adobe Illustrator saves as ai, CorelDraw saves as cdr, etc. Unless otherwise specified, we supply you with the industry standard vector eps file (created with Adobe Illustrator CS5). EPS is (was?) the preferred format for most graphic service providers like printers, sign makers, engravers, etc., although now the vector PDF seems to be gaining popularity in the graphics industry. We can also supply the vector file in any of the formats listed below:
Vector file output available
We work with Illustrator CS5 and can save as or export as the following file formats:| .ai .cdr .dwg .dxf .emf .eps .fxg .ps .swf .svg .wmf |
Adobe Illustrator CorelDRAW AutoCad Drawing AutoCad Interchange File Enhanced Metafile Encapsulated Postscript Adobe Flash XML graphics Portable Document Format Postscript Macromedia Flash Scalable Vector Graphics Windows Metafile |
We can also provide you with copies of your vector artwork in rasterized (bitmap) formats such as: png, jpg, gif, tif, psd, bmp, tif for projects that do not require vector art.
Files accepted for vectorization
Although some of the files listed below originate from vector programs, they may contain raster elements that need vectorization:| .ai .bmp .cdr .doc .docx .emf .eps .gif .indd .jpeg .jpg .pct .png .ppt .psd .pub .sct .svg .swf .tga .tiff .tif .wmf .wpd .wps .xls .xlsx |
Adobe Illustrator CS5 or older Bitmap CorelDRAW 13 or older Microsoft Word Enhanced Metafile Encapsulated Postscript Compuserve Adobe InDesign Joint Photographic Experts Group Macintosh PICT Portable Document Format Portable Network Graphics Bitmap Microsoft Power Point Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Publisher Scitex CT Scalable Vector Graphics Macromedia Flash Targa Tag Image File Format Windows Metafile Word Perfect Works Microsoft Excel |
If you don't see your file type above, just ask. We may still be able to work with it.
Can't Open Vector file?!
You need a professional vector graphics program to open a vector file and maintain the vector data. After you receive a vector file from us, it is recommended that you save the file first, then open the appropriate vector program and from the program menu select: FILE >> OPEN. If you simply double click on the file, your computer may find another program to open it and change the file's native format. Opening the file with a raster program like Photoshop will "rasterize" the image and the file will be of no use to anyone requiring vector art. (You can open the file with Photoshop to view but do not save this rasterized version)
If vector artwork was requested by a third party and you do not have a vector graphics program to open the vector file we supply to you, it is recommended that you simply forward the vector graphic to your supplier/vendor and request an additional proof.
Because files can change when opened with different programs
it is recommended you request a proof from each supplier.
Remember with some software you must import the eps, not open.
To import EPS into:
FlexiSign 7.5 — AI/EPS file must be saved as legacy 8
FlexiSign 8 — AI/EPS file must be saved as legacy 3
SignLab Cut Pro — EPS file must be saved as legacy (10 or older) or use PDF import filter
WinPCSIGN — AI file must be saved as legacy 6.0 (do not select pdf option)
WinPCSIGN — EPS file must be saved as legacy 3.0 (format none)
WinPCSIGN Letter 2005 — AI/EPS file must be saved as legacy 8.0
VE LXi Master Plus 8.0v3 - AI or EPS saved as legacy legacy 3
VINYL EXPRESS LXI 6.6v1— AI file must be saved as legacy 3
CorelDraw - If you have a problem importing an eps into CorelDraw but have the ability to save the eps as pdf, in some cases the PDF will import best.
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