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EPS encapsulated Postscript files
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Encapsulated Postscript (.eps) files are the Vector based source files of ANY logo design or logo repair projects at The Logo Factory. This is a editable and scalable version of your new logo from which we can create all other formats and image types. Editing of this file generally requires a Vector based software (Adobe Illustrator is the choice of The Logo Factory designers) but an .eps file can be imported and printed by a variety of publishing and office applications. This file format has your logo Pantone Matching System (PMS) or CMYK colour values embedded within so this is the file that your print shop will require. We consider this to be a professional file - one that requires a little knowledge and/or software to open and edit.Resolution
Unlimited.

Uses
Print, spot colour reproduction, colour changes, editing, scaling (enlargement) and a source file for the creation of .gif, .jpg and other pixel based formats.

File names
Encapsulated Postscript files have the file extensions .eps. Files with the file extensions of .ai are created by Adobe Illustrator.

EPS Formats - Properties
Advantages and distinct properties of your .eps based logo files. Some of the editing properties listed below will require the use of professional Vector drawing software such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw.

Spot Colour Compatible Spot colour reproduction available. Your logo can be reproduced as a spot colour design (using Pantone Matching System Colours), an economical and highly accurate method of traditional print (letterheads, business cards, etc.).
CMYK Colour Compatible CMYK colour reproduction available. Your logo can be reproduced in conjunction with other CMYK images (ie: colour photographs in brochures and catalogues). Will require four colour process printing.
RGB Colour Compatible RGB colour reproduction available. Your logo can be converted to feature RGB colours for use in electronic publishing
Spot Colour Compatible Small file size. Can be transported to printers, design vendors & transmitted electronically (via e-mail) efficiently.
Editable text Editable text. The text portion of your logo can be replaced easily (will require access to the font originally used in the design as the text in your logo will generally be outlined).
Selectable editing Selectable editing. Individual pieces of your logo can be edited, resized, moved or removed.
Reduction Scalable (reduction). Your logo can be scaled down without any image degradation.
Enlargement Scalable (enlargement). Due to unlimited resolution, your logo can be used at any size without degradation.
Empty background Empty background box. Your logo can be placed on any coloured background without 'bounding box' effect. .eps based images do not have any background thus any background that the image is placed on will 'peek' through the 'holes' in your logo's footprint.
Colour swapable Colour swapable. The colours of your logo can be changed quickly. You can select individual portions of your design, or change all the colours at once (globally).
Colour convertable Convertible. You can create any other format of your logo from an .eps based version. These other versions (including pixel based formats) can be created at any size and at any resolution.
Greyscale Create Black/White greyscale (halftone) logo. Your logo can be converted to Black and White and converted to all applicable formats.
Black and white compatible Create Black/White linear logo. Your logo can be converted to linear (0% tone) Black and White logo version.
Applies to
Logo Design
Logo Repair
Flash Animation
Stationery Design
Website Design
Illustration
Graphic Design

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