Vector Artwork Guide
What vector artwork is, why it matters for production, and when your logo needs to be redrawn.
Raster vs. vector
A raster image (JPG, PNG) is a fixed grid of pixels — enlarge it enough and it turns blurry or blocky. A vector file (SVG, EPS, AI, PDF) is built from mathematical paths and shapes instead, so it scales to any size, from a small pin to a large banner, without losing sharpness.
Where vector artwork is required
Screen printing, vinyl cutting, laser engraving, and most patch, PVC, and metal badge manufacturing expect vector artwork with clean, defined shapes and color separations. If your only file is a small logo pulled from a website or a photo of a printed piece, it will need to be redrawn before it can go into production at scale.
What redrawing involves
Vectorizing isn't just an automated trace. A low-quality source image usually needs manual cleanup — rebuilding soft or broken edges, correcting letterforms, and separating colors properly — so the final file holds up cleanly at any size and in any production method.
Related services
Vector Art Conversion
Raster artwork redrawn as clean, scalable vector files.
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Clean vector artwork for embroidered and printed patch production.
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Vector artwork for enamel pins, coins, medallions, and metal badges.
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General-purpose artwork conversion for print, cutting, and sublimation.
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