To create an exceptional award, we ask that you send us the best quality image files you have. This means that any images or logos should be sent in a clean vector format as opposed to a bitmap format. Our preferred format is always an EPS file. What's the difference you ask?
Vector Graphics (such as EPS (.eps), Illustrator (.ai) or Corel Draw (.cdr)) ~ are defined by mathematical equations rather than pixels, so they always appear at the highest resolution. They are also scalable which means that they can be increased or decreased in size and their lines will remain crisp and sharp. Vector graphics are used most often for print artwork.
Bitmap Graphics (such as TIFF (.tif), GIF (.gif), BMP (.bmp), and JPEG (.jpg)) ~ bitmap graphics are composed of little squares called pixels. When you enlarge these images, the software must guess where to put the extra pixels necessary to make it larger. The result is often an image that is slightly "fuzzy" and difficult to engrave. Bitmap images are used most often in web design and screen based artwork.
Your graphics can be emailed with your order, or you can send them directly to graphics@eclipseawards.com. Clean graphics are an important element/requirement for a good finished product. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
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