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  • June 20, 2020
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Hello all, I have created black and white poster in size of 22*28 inches in illustrator. JPEG format, 300 dpi, cmyk .. it's for the printing purpose. 1. Pls confirm that for the black and white printing purpose cmyk s good or rgb? I hope the format which I have created will be in high quality. If not pls suggest. 2. I need to resize the poster into smaller size. Eg. 16*20inches, 8*10 inches. How can I resize without loosing quality. 3. In illustrator if I need to save the image in pdf for the best quality how should I save it.. Thanks, Shabanu

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Correct answer Jacob Bugge

Shabanu,

 

Unless you really have to, forget about JPEG, and forget about resolution (apart from Document Raster Effects Settings (in the Effect dropdown)).

 

Start out with, or switch to, CMYK Document Color Mode (in the File dropdown), and simply Save a Copy as PDF thereby keeping the vector artwork smooth at any zoom/size level.

 

Resizing can be done with no loss of quality, but you need to scale/resize the artwork uniformly/proportionally to avoid distortion.

 

16 x 20 and 8 x 10 have the same proportions, but that corresponds to 22.4 x 28, not to 22 x 28.

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JonathanArias
JonathanArias
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June 21, 2020

Are you printing offset or digital?

Can you created an indesign document at the size you need, place your illustrator file and export a print .pdf? 

 

have you asked your printer what format they need for the .pdf you are to send them?

 

 

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ShabanuAuthor
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June 22, 2020

Hi jona,

 

I m creating images to sell in etsy... So prints will be taken either at home or in print shop..

Jeff Witchel, ACI
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Jeff Witchel, ACICommunity Expert
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June 21, 2020

While your questions are great questions to ask, they really should be answered by someone in the prepress department of the printer you're using. Only the printer knows their requirements for your job and the workflow used. 

    Jacob Bugge
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    Jacob BuggeCommunity Expert
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    June 21, 2020

    Shabanu,

     

    In addition to what Federico said, there are printers that require (RGB) JPEGs, which can be for different reasons, but that is better avoided if possible.

     

      Jacob Bugge
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      Jacob BuggeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      June 20, 2020

      Shabanu,

       

      Unless you really have to, forget about JPEG, and forget about resolution (apart from Document Raster Effects Settings (in the Effect dropdown)).

       

      Start out with, or switch to, CMYK Document Color Mode (in the File dropdown), and simply Save a Copy as PDF thereby keeping the vector artwork smooth at any zoom/size level.

       

      Resizing can be done with no loss of quality, but you need to scale/resize the artwork uniformly/proportionally to avoid distortion.

       

      16 x 20 and 8 x 10 have the same proportions, but that corresponds to 22.4 x 28, not to 22 x 28.

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        ShabanuAuthor
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        June 21, 2020

        Hi Jacob, 

         

        Thanks for your reply. While saving in pdf format should I choose in general category high quality print or any other better option... 

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        ShabanuAuthor
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        June 21, 2020

        Hi ,

         

        One more thing to clarify. While saving jpeg format we can either use export as or save for web.. which one s better for the printing purpose....

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