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There are basically two kinds of files, "image" files and "vectorized" files. Often, your project will contain both types of files. If you're not sure what kind of file you have, the followng information may be helpful.

IMAGE FILES: Think of image files as photos, bitmaps, or images that have color blends, or lots of gray tones. Image files may be used to produce digital -image signage. If you are providing an image file for digital printing, please provide a file as a high-resolution tif, gif or jpeg.

Remember that it is difficult to use an image file to prepare regular vinyl signage. If an image file is all you have, we can usually create a vectorized file, but here may be an additionl charge for this service. Please provide the image file as a high resolution image. If you are coming into the store in Tacoma, please bring a large print of your image that fits on typing paper.

Remember that a "good" file produces a good product. Resolution is the measure of the amount of detail for the finished size of the product. For a digital image, plan on providing a file that will create a 100 d.p.i. for the final size. For example, if you have an image that measures 12" x 12" at 300 d.p.i., you could expect a quality product if it were digitally produced to measure 36" x 36". If you are not sure, just call us.

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AN IMAGE FILE. NOTE THE BLENDS AND GRADATIONS OF COLOR

VECTORIZED FILES: These files are made up with actual construction points, lines and curves. Note that colors are solid fills and there are no blends or gradations of color. These files have been created (and may be modified) with an appropriate drawing program, like CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, and others. For signage that contains text and line graphics, vectorized files will work the best.

If you are designing with a drawing program, please use your software program command on all fonts to "convert to curves" or "convert to paths"—this action vectorizes the font and insures that we can "read" your file if we don't have the exact font you wish to use. (This commmand might have a different name for your software application.) Not sure?—call us.

A VECTORIZED FILE. FILE IS THE RESULT OF EDITABLE LINES, POINTS AND ARCS (AND NO BLENDS) AND MAY BE MODIFIED WITH A DRAWING PROGRAM

SENDING FILES: You may email your file if it's not too large. Most internet providers will allow a 1 meg file with no problem. Try compressing your file with WinZip or StuffIt. Larger files which will not transmit may be placed on a CD, then delivered or mailed to our store. Always provide a 8.5" x 11" print-out when possible.

Not sure? Call us.

PHONE: 253-473-1760
TOLL FREE: 1-877-473-1760
FAX: 253-473-1835

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