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Artwork & File Specs

What we accept, what works best, and what to do if you only have a low-res logo. No gatekeeping — send it, we'll tell you what's possible.

What We Accept

We can work with almost any logo you send us, but the cleaner the source file, the cleaner the print.

Vector (preferred)

AI, EPS, PDF. Scales infinitely. Required for screen printing and embroidery digitizing.

High-res raster

PNG or JPEG at 300dpi at the final print size. Works for DTF and smaller logos.

Send it anyway

Not sure what you have? Email it, we'll tell you what we can do with it.

Vector vs Raster

Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) are made of math — they scale to any size without losing quality. This is the gold standard for embroidery and screen printing. Raster files (PNG, JPEG) are made of pixels and lose quality when you stretch them. Fine for DTF at the original size, but if we need to scale up a raster logo, it'll get blurry.

Don't have a vector version? We can usually convert simple logos for free. For complex artwork, we may charge a small fee or partner you with a designer.

Color Modes

CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) is print-safe. Send artwork in CMYK.

RGB (red, green, blue) is screen-only and will shift in print. Convert to CMYK before sending.

PMS (Pantone Matching System) is how we match specific brand colors. If your brand has a Pantone color, tell us — we'll match as closely as possible.

Embroidery Specs

Minimum text size: 0.25 inches tall. Smaller than that won't read.
Thin lines: 1pt minimum. Thinner lines get lost in the stitches.
Color count: 10–15 colors per logo is the typical max before cost spikes.
Stitch count: we'll quote based on the final count after digitizing.
Digitizing is free with any embroidery order at our shop.

DTF / Screen Print Specs

Minimum DPI: 300 at the final print size. Don't stretch a 72dpi web logo.
Transparent background preferred for PNG files (so we're not printing white edges).
Color separation for screen printing: we handle this — just send us the file.
Underbase: if printing on dark garments, we'll add an underbase automatically.

Free Digitizing

Other shops charge $30–$80 to digitize your logo for embroidery (convert it to a stitch file). We do it free for all embroidery orders. If you already have a digitized file from another shop, we can usually use it.

Not sure what you have? Email your file to hello@eagleridgeapparel.com and we'll tell you what we can do with it. No judgment.

Common Questions

Can you redraw my logo if I only have a low-res JPEG?

Yes — simple logos we can vectorize for free. Complex artwork may have a small redraw fee, but we'll tell you upfront.

Do you take Canva or Figma exports?

Yes, if they're exported as SVG or high-res PNG. Canva's native link format doesn't transfer — we need the actual file.

What about a photo I took of my logo on paper?

We can often use it as a reference to rebuild the logo, but the final print needs a clean digital file. Send it, we'll advise.

Is digitizing really free?

Yes, with any embroidery order. It's one of our differentiators.

What file format do you prefer?

Vector AI, EPS, or PDF in that order. Falls back to high-res PNG if vector isn't available.

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