Whats the best file to convert a jpeg from the designer into that can be then used for printing etc

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I need advice as to the best digital file to convert a jpg into so that the design can be applied on many different supports (website, Posters, Online adverts, banners, T-shirts, CD's and most importantly, digital releases like an upcoming album in digital format)

Mike_Gondek10189183 · Accepted Answer

Keep n mind you File >> Document Color Mode >> RGB or CMYK

CMYK - for all print

RGB - for all digital needs, web, phone, video, kiosk

Is best to start out with RGB, as RGB has a larger color gamut. CMYK has s smaller color range, so your colors can sometimes get less saturated when converting to go to print.

Mike_Gondek10189183 · Answer

The best format is to have is a vector .ai file. As you can export a .ai file to any file format you need with no loss of quality. Such as bitmapped format for web such as .png.

We need to see your art though as if it is a photograph that is not ideal for vector as you need many pixels. .jpg is a lossy format, that compresses each time you save, so whomever is ending you the file, you shodul ask for a .psd file if you need the best quality. >jpg can be ok though, as the loss in quality is not too bad if you have enough pixels and the fiel wil be much smaller to attach to email. I do recommend without knowing more the .psd format as it has compression, but no non lossy.

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