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Artwork Requirements

To ensure your name tags and signs look their best, please review the artwork requirements for your product type below. Submitting the correct file format upfront helps us turn your order around faster and avoids any quality issues.

Metal Tags

Colors

Metal tags can have full color logos, text, and even photographs. We can closely match PMS colors, but it may not be a perfect match due to the process involved in transferring ink to metal.

Acceptable File Formats

Your graphics file should be 300 DPI resolution or higher. Formats in order of preference:

  • .CDR — Corel Draw
  • .EPS — Encapsulated PostScript
  • .AI — Adobe Illustrator
  • .PSD — Adobe Photoshop
  • .TIF — Tag Image File Format
  • .PDF — Portable Document Format
  • .JPG — Joint Photographic Experts Group

PC Compatible

All files must be PC compatible. If you are using a Mac, please ensure your file is cross-platform compatible to avoid delays. All of the formats listed above should work between platforms without issue.

Graphic Setup Fees

If you send us a file type not listed above, or a low resolution file, we will notify you that the quality of your tags may suffer. If you cannot supply higher quality artwork, we can produce a high-quality graphic for $35, or for $50 we will also send you a disc with your logo saved in several high-resolution formats for future use.

Faxing Logos

We do not accept faxed logos. Faxed logos are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. If you use your logo on letterhead, signage, or business cards, whoever printed those for you will have your logo in the file type we need — they should be able to email it to you.

Website Graphics

Logos taken from websites are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. Most web graphics are saved at 72 DPI, which is fine for on-screen viewing but will result in grainy, pixelated output when printed.

Plastic Engraved Tags

Logos

Logos used on plastic engraved name tags must be submitted as black and white line art.

Vector vs. Bitmap

It is especially important that artwork be in vector format for engraved plastic tags. If you send vector art (.CDR, .EPS, .AI, etc.) your logo will be smoothly engraved into the plastic with great results. If you send a bitmap image (.PSD, .TIF, .JPG), the quality difference will be much more noticeable than on metal tags. Please send vector-based artwork whenever possible.

Acceptable File Formats

Your graphics file should be 300 DPI resolution or higher. Formats in order of preference:

  • .CDR — Corel Draw
  • .EPS — Encapsulated PostScript
  • .AI — Adobe Illustrator
  • .FH10 — Macromedia Freehand
  • .PSD — Adobe Photoshop
  • .TIF — Tag Image File Format
  • .PDF — Portable Document Format
  • .JPG — Joint Photographic Experts Group

PC Compatible

All files must be PC compatible. If you are using a Mac, please ensure your file is cross-platform compatible to avoid delays. All of the formats listed above should work between platforms without issue.

Graphic Setup Fees

If you send us a file type not listed above, or a low resolution file, we will notify you that the quality of your tags may suffer. If you cannot supply higher quality artwork, we can produce a high-quality graphic for $35, or for $50 we will also send you a disc with your logo saved in several high-resolution formats for future use.

Faxing Logos

We do not accept faxed logos. Faxed logos are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. If you use your logo on letterhead, signage, or business cards, whoever printed those for you will have your logo in the file type we need — they should be able to email it to you.

Website Graphics

Logos taken from websites are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. Most web graphics are saved at 72 DPI, which is fine for on-screen viewing but will result in grainy, pixelated output when engraved.

Plastic Silkscreened Tags

Logos

Silkscreened logos can have up to 4 colors. You must submit color-separated, camera-ready artwork to avoid an extra setup fee.

Acceptable File Formats

Your graphics file should be 300 DPI resolution or higher. Formats in order of preference:

  • .CDR — Corel Draw
  • .EPS — Encapsulated PostScript
  • .AI — Adobe Illustrator
  • .FH10 — Macromedia Freehand
  • .PSD — Adobe Photoshop
  • .TIF — Tag Image File Format
  • .PDF — Portable Document Format
  • .JPG — Joint Photographic Experts Group

PC Compatible

All files must be PC compatible. If you are using a Mac, please ensure your file is cross-platform compatible to avoid delays. All of the formats listed above should work between platforms without issue.

Graphic Setup Fees

If you send us a file type not listed above, or a low resolution file, we will notify you that the quality of your tags may suffer. If you cannot supply higher quality artwork, we can produce a high-quality graphic for $35, or for $50 we will also send you a disc with your logo saved in several high-resolution formats for future use.

Faxing Logos

We do not accept faxed logos. Faxed logos are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. If you use your logo on letterhead, signage, or business cards, whoever printed those for you will have your logo in the file type we need — they should be able to email it to you.

Website Graphics

Logos taken from websites are not of adequate resolution for graphic design. Most web graphics are saved at 72 DPI, which is fine for on-screen viewing but will result in grainy, pixelated output when printed.

Still Have Questions?

If you're unsure about your file or need help preparing your artwork, give us a call at 800-206-4099 or email info@nametagcountry.com. We're happy to take a look and let you know what will work best before you order.