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Amaranthpink
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September 18, 2020
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Whats the best file to convert a jpeg from the designer into that can be then used for printing etc

  • September 18, 2020
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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)

 

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Correct answer Mike_Gondek10189183

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.

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Mike_Gondek10189183
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Mike_Gondek10189183Community ExpertCorrect answer
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September 18, 2020

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.

Amaranthpink
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September 18, 2020

Great thank you so much for your advice

Mike_Gondek10189183
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September 18, 2020

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.   

Amaranthpink
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September 21, 2020

Im going to put it in PS now and convert in that first to make minor changes, Im looking at contrast and tidying up-can you suggest anything else?  thanks so much