Glossary
Vector File (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF)
A vector file (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF) stores artwork as mathematical curves, so your logo scales to any size with zero loss of quality.
A vector file stores artwork not as a grid of pixels but as a set of mathematically defined curves and shapes. The most common formats are AI (Adobe Illustrator), EPS, SVG, and vector PDF. These files scale infinitely — your logo stays razor sharp on a business card and on a full-size banner alike.
When you order custom shirts, a vector file is the best source material you can hand a print shop: from one file we can print a small left-chest logo and a large back print, always with perfectly smooth edges. One caveat — a PDF or AI extension alone does not guarantee vector artwork, because the file may contain nothing more than an embedded raster photo.
Only have a JPG or PNG? No problem — we handle logo vectorization for free as part of preparing your print file. Upload whatever you have in the online designer and we’ll take care of the rest.
Related terms
Logo Vectorization
Logo vectorization redraws a raster image (JPG, PNG) as a vector file you can scale to any size without losing sharpness.
Transparent PNG
A transparent PNG is an image file with an alpha channel — only your logo prints on the shirt, with no white box around the artwork.
Print Resolution (DPI)
DPI (dots per inch) measures print resolution. The higher the resolution of your logo file, the sharper and more detailed the finished print.
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