LETTERS, LOGOS & GRAPHICS

Vector or Raster?
Vector art is created by an outline of each element using points, lines and arcs to define a shape or path. This vector outline creates the path our machines will follow to cut your letters or artwork from a variety of materials.

Raster art is created by tiny squares or pixels placed adjacent to each other to create each elements shape and color. Raster files are commonly used for photographic images and are defined by the dots per inch (dpi).

Vector Art -------------------------------Raster Art

Scanned and bitmap images that have not been converted to lines, curves or paths in a vector format cannot be used for production art. Scott requires an outline (vector format) for all files originally created by a scan or paint application (raster format). We ask that all files are saved or exported as .scv, .eps, .ai, .dxf, .cdr, or .sci file types and that they include the file extension in the file name. (Example: filename.eps)
Send us your artwork to artwork@scottsigns.com (up to 2Mb files only)

All text will need to be converted to curves. When saving files choose "no compression" and "do not include header". If your image has been created in layers, all layers will need to be flattened.

Note* Prior to sending any digital artwork, except .eps files, please call to confirm Software versions we are currently accepting.

If your artwork has been converted to curves it should appear like the example shown above.

Files Accepted:
Vector Art : (lines, arcs, solid fill graphics) we can accept native Corel Draw (.cdr), Corel Photo Paint (.cpt) Scanvec Inspire (.sci), Scanvec CasMate (.scv), Adobe Illustrator (.ai), Encapsulated Postscript (.eps), Flexi Sign Pro (.fs) and Digital Exchange Format (.dxf)
Raster Art: (pixels, photos, gradient fill graphics) we can accept Corel Draw (.cdr), Corel Photo Paint (.cpt) Scanvec Inspire (.sci), Adobe PhotoShop (.psd), Tagged Image File Format* (.tif), Windows bitmap (.bmp), or JPEG (.jpg) files.
*TIF files should be saved under RGB color profile (not CMYK). Do not use LZW compression

Image Resolution:
Minimum preferred resolution for correctly sized files up to 3' x 4' is 300 dpe (dots per inch).
Files that will need to be enlarged will need to increase the dpi proportionately. You may want to save images with text at 600 or 800 dpi to avoid bitmapping, any higher dpi is just making an excessively large file. Scott Signs will output at 600 dpi.
Example:
Final output 100% = Original file at 300 dpi.
Final output 200% = Original file at 600 dpi.
Final output at 300% = Original file 900 dpi

Send us your artwork to artwork@scottsigns.com (up to 2Mb files only)