-- ART SPECS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC ARTWORK --

There are just a few things one must know when preparing their artwork for submission
for reproduction printing purposes. We strive to make this process as easy as possible,
however if for any reason you have a question please email it to us for a quick response.

File Types
Their are literally hundreds of different file types and softwares on the market today.
We are going to cover just the ones that we can utilize for your printing job, they are:

.tiff - This file is a rasterd image [scanned] and contains no points or lines it must be saved at 300dpi when used.

.jpg - This file is a rasterd image [scanned] and contains no points or lines it must be saved at 300dpi when used.

.gif - This file is a rasterd image [scanned] and contains no points or lines it is used for on-screen viewing and is not recommended.

.bmp -This file is a rasterd image [scanned] and contains no points or lines it is used for on-screen viewing and is not recommended.

.eps - This file is vectorized [lines & points] which can be used by our machine to obtain the best quality and image highly recommended. [when using this format please be sure that all text is converted to outlines].

.ai - An Adobe Illustrator 8.0 file which is vectorized [lines & points] which can be used by our machine to obtain the best quality and image highly recommended. [when using this format please be sure that all text is converted to outlines].

.cdr - A CorelDraw 8.0 file which is vectorized [lines & points] which can be used by our machine to obtain the best quality and image highly recommended. [when using this format please be sure that all text is converted to outlines].

Question? : What do I need to do if my software does not save-as or export none of the above file formats?
Answer: The file formats listed above are the most common image files in the computer world, if your software does not
support any of them please email us for assistance and supply us with the name of the software & version # you have.

Question? : What if I do not have any computer skills at all, but I want my logo included on the job.
Answer: We understand that many people do not have the time to learn all this file stuff. If you con not provide us with
electronic artwork per the specs above, simply mail a clean copy of the artwork to:
EZsigns.net
343 South Emerson Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46219-6913
Please include all your contact information including email address. Once we receive your art we will contact you with pricing.

Question? : What does converting text to outlines mean?
Answer: This only applies to vectorized files. There is an option to convert your text when you select it into outlines [lines & points]
Most softwares give you this option. If you can not figure this out please export or save your file as a black & white 300dpi .tiff or .jpg

Question? : If I am sending you a .tiff or .jpg what is the 300dpi for?
Answer: This number refers to the Dots Per Inch. The higher the number the better the quality of the file and also the higher the number the larger the file size. For all of our printing needs the 300dpi works fine. Just be sure not to use an image off of the internet which usually are only 72-150dpi these can not be used. The image must be scanned in originally at 300dpi and no larger than 6"x6".

Question? : What if all I have is a full color version of my logo and I am getting a 1 color print job?
Answer: This does create a problem if you are sending a .tif or .jpg file. However if you submit a vectorized file [.eps,.ai or.cdr ] we will set-up the artwork at no additional charge. There is a fee of $35.00 for .tiff and .jpg files that need to be converted.

Software Types
Their are literally hundreds of different softwares on the market today.
Below is a list of the design softwares that our designers use and others that can support the above file.

Adobe Illustrator 8.0 - This design software is the most preferred. It can convert all text to outlines and save files as .ai & .eps.

CorelDraw 8.0 - It can convert all text to outlines and save files as .ai, .eps & .cdr

Adobe Photoshop 5.0 - It can save files as .tiff & jpg.

Other software - There are many other software progs. that can export or save files as the above formats, if you have any questions at all about your software or file type please do not hesitate to contact us. [click here]


We hope that this information is of help to you when preparing your artwork for submission.
Now you are ready to send your art.
To do so simply email us and attach your file to your message. Please be sure that the file size is no larger than 1MB.