Sending art guidelines

Formats we accept:

• Vector file formats: .cdr, .pdf .eps, .ai, .ps, .dxf, .dwg  Best choices are Corel Draw, .PDF or Adobe Illustrator files.
• Bitmap file formats: .tif, .bmp, .jpg, .gif.
• Text file formats: .txt, .doc, .wps, .xls

Important things to do:

• Bitmap resolution- 300 dpi minimum, 600 dpi preferred --at the size to be engraved.
   ... see our page explaining bitmap resolution.
• We must have a faxed or printed out copy of your artwork so we can verify your art opens properly on our system.
• Please indicate the size to engrave.
• Convert all fonts to curves.
• Give us the names of any special font preferences.
• Photograph engravings; we prefer to scan your actual original, so please mail them to us. They will be returned unharmed. Digital photos will work if high resolution.
• Name lists are preferred in a plain text (.txt) file format. One name per line, no tabs or padding with spaces please.
• Tell us what program and version your file came from.
• PC or Mac format? ( PC is highly preferred )

Sending options:

• email your file
• Mail your art/logos on paper for us to scan.
• Mail it to us on a flash drive or CD. ( Don't forget the paper print out for reference )

We use CorelDraw ver. X6 for most of our engraving layouts. We use MS Word for text files. We will try to convert/open others but cannot guarantee the results. 

Please, always tell us what program and version you are using.