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Articles by DigitEMB's team from the DigitEMB Journal.
Keep a vector master for flexible logo production and raster exports for everyday use. Learn what each format does—and what a file extension cannot t…
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Understand spot color, simulated process and CMYK separations, then confirm the files, ink layers and proof your printer needs.
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Learn what a logo redraw can recover, what references to send, and how to check the finished vector before handing it to a supplier.
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Strong one-color artwork depends on clear outlines and purposeful negative space. Learn how silhouettes and stencils differ across apparel, decals an…
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Prepare separate production files from one logo master, with practical checks for printing, vinyl cutting and embroidery, plus signs, packaging and b…
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Learn when vector conversion helps, what files to request, and how to brief a provider for printing, packaging, apparel and embroidery artwork.
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Trace an image into editable paths, export a complete SVG or selected asset, and check the result for web graphics and sublimation projects.
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Build your vector art skills with practical exercises in drawing paths, organizing layers, typography, color and reviewing your work.
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Choose automatic tracing, manual redrawing or a combined workflow based on source quality, critical details and the cleanup your artwork needs.
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Use CorelDRAW PowerTRACE to convert bitmap artwork into editable vector shapes, refine the results and prepare a file for your print supplier.
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Trace raster artwork in Illustrator with a seven-step Pen tool workflow, then prepare the file for sublimation with suitable sizing, color settings a…
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Follow eight steps to trace an image in Illustrator, refine the settings, expand editable paths, and decide when manual tracing is worth the effort.
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Learn how to outline typed text, trace script lettering and vectorize handwriting in Adobe Illustrator, then save a file your print supplier can use.
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Learn to draw straight lines, shape curves, close paths and edit anchor points in Adobe Illustrator, then apply those skills to manual vector tracing.
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Fix missing fonts, identify lettering in images, correct spacing and preserve scripts or textured type when preparing vector artwork for screen print…
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Keep an editable Illustrator master, then prepare SVG, PNG, JPEG or PDF files for web, print and sharing with the right export settings.
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Prepare vector artwork for DTG printing with practical guidance on Illustrator setup, color profiles, resolution, transparent exports, garment choice…
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Learn how to change Photoshop color modes, understand color shifts, and prepare raster artwork for vector conversion and print.
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Learn how to draw, refine, export and check an SVG file, with practical guidance for logos, web graphics and screen-printing artwork.
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Explore how ten business niches use vector artwork for merchandise, branding, websites, print and animation—and what buyers should request.
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Prepare screen-printing artwork with the right dimensions, image quality, layers, fonts and ink instructions, then review the final proof before prod…
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Learn how screen-printing color separations work, compare spot, CMYK, simulated and index methods, and prepare artwork for a printer’s production wor…
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Avoid rough curves, missing assets and output surprises with practical fixes for nine common vector graphics mistakes.
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Learn to set up an Illustrator document, embed your image, trace on a separate layer and save editable vector artwork for print or digital use.
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