logo file formats?
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- mr_oval
I'm working on my first real freelance project for a logo design and was wondering what file types I should keep in mind when sending the work to the client for print/web?
Also, I seem to have run into a problem... The client wants to have the logo in an editable format to resize and place on a variety of documents. Not sure what program they are using to open the files, but when I sent an AI and JPEG file, they say that the files are either "locked/ right protected" or unable to open? Any possible solutions to why this is the case???
THANKS!
- doesnotexist0
editable format? wtf.
give them an EPS and a hi-res tiff. should make them happy.
- dropdown0
^ Have they paid you yet?
- horton0
i send illustrator .eps .pdf and .jpg
if they can't sort it out from there they need further design/production assistance.
- ^ that toohorton
- PSD, PNG, TIF, JPG, AI, EPS, GIF < I send them all, in cmyk and rgb.MakeBelieve
- mr_oval0
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!
- horton0
perhaps your clients issue is the version of software?
i always try save the .eps down to AI-v10 with PC preview. that should also cover any old Corel users.
- mr_oval0
thanks a lot for your help horton! any tips on web safe/ transparent files? I usually just "save for web," at about 90, but is there another method/ file which I should be aware of?
btw, checked out your website and the place is amazing! love the layout.
- IRNlun60
I've always sent both .eps and .gif. Be ready to field the question "why doesn't the .eps open in word?"
Random question to all, why are you sending jpegs for logo files? Do you prefer jpeg compression over gif for color saturation? I've always had the understanding that jpegs are for images and gifs for illustrations but always found poor color saturation on gifs...
- JayCee0
EPS & Jpg along with small Standards guide. I also get a 14 karat gold 5 inch medallion made of the logo and put it on a Mr. T sized Gold chain for the presentation.
- honestly? feckin good idea, I give my clients a framed print of the logo.mirrorball
- lol. i'll keep that in mind during my next presentation.mr_oval
- mr_oval0
haha.
- bulletfactory0
i usually do ai, eps, png, and jpg files. Also, a standards guide that has previews and file names (minus the ext.)
- Sugary0
surprised their hasnt been more png answers for web. I think png is superior to gif. And jpg just seems foolish. Thats my .02
and yeah, eps for print.