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5.2 - Editability

The logo design you submit must be fully editable, meaning your file must contain only vector elements. All shapes in your design must be moveable/modifiable, and the colors should be easy to change. We can't accept any logo design that is not saved as an editable vector EPS (AI8 compatible), was created in a raster program (like Photoshop), or which contains raster elements (such as a linked photograph or sketch).

By editable we mean the file must be reasonably easy to modify for a downloader. Remember, not everyone who purchases your logo is a vector genius like you. Build your files with the client in mind, and keep your images as simple and easy to edit as you can. The shapes you use should be clean and well constructed, without a lot of fancy effects, extra layers, additional color swatches, and unnecessary extra shapes.

We recommend that you unlock your layers, delete any extra color swatches from your color palette, group related elements, don’t use RGB or fancy color swatches like metallics, turn off your guide lines, delete invisible work layers, and clearly label your layers. If your files are confusing and unnecessarily difficult to navigate, your image may be rejected with a request to tidy things up before resubmitting.

DO

  • Create your logo designs in vector editing software such as Adobe Illustrator, Freehand, Xara, or CorelDraw
  • Unlock your layers and turn off any guides you may have used
  • Delete unnecessary color swatches
  • Name your layers appropriately

DO NOT

  • Submit logo designs that aren't editable in a vector software program
  • Submit files created in a raster program (such as Photoshop)
  • Submit logo designs containing linked raster files (JPEGs, PDFs, TIFFs)
  • Export files from vector software in an 'uneditable' vector format: Please double check your save settings to make sure the file can be modified once you've saved your EPS

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