By the Eyeconic Prints team, Phoenix, family-owned since 2008. Last updated: October 8, 2026
Quick answer: Send your logo as a vector file or a PDF. Vector files usually end in .ai or .eps, and they print sharp at any size. If all you have is a PNG, JPG, or a photo of your logo, send it anyway. It can be redrawn into a print-ready file, and layout help starts at $50.
You ordered the shirts, the shop asks for “the art file,” and you send the logo you pulled off your website. Sometimes that works. Sometimes the print comes out fuzzy.
Here is how to avoid it.
Vector vs PNG or JPG, in plain English
Vector files are made of lines and shapes. You can blow them up to the size of a banner and the edges stay sharp. Common endings: .ai and .eps, and many PDFs.
PNG and JPG files are made of tiny dots. Blow them up and the dots show, and the edges go soft and blocky. A logo that looks fine on a phone can look rough on the front of a shirt or a truck banner.
The short version: we print from vector files and PDFs. PNG and JPG files usually need to be redrawn first.
What to send, in order of best to worst
- A vector file (.ai or .eps). Best.
- A PDF of your logo.
- Anything else: a PNG, a JPG, a screenshot, or a photo of your logo. Send it, and expect it to be redrawn. Layout help starts at $50.
If you are not sure which you have, send what you have. It takes a minute to look.
Where to find your vector file
- Ask whoever made your logo. A designer or sign shop almost always has the original.
- Check your old orders. Past invoices, signs, or business cards may have come with the file.
- Search your email for .ai, .eps, or PDF attachments.
- Ask a shop you used before. They may still have it on file.
Things that trip people up
- Fonts. If the logo uses a special font and the file does not carry it with it, the text can change when someone else opens it. Send the finished logo, not just the text.
- Colors. Tell the shop which ink colors you want. For screen printing, each color is a separate screen, so fewer colors usually costs less.
- Size. Say where the logo goes: left chest, full front, back. A good logo for a chest print is not always the right shape for a full back.
- Thin lines and tiny text. Very fine details can fill in on fabric. A shop can tell you before printing.
What if you have no good file?
You are not stuck. Most logos pulled from a website or a social page are PNG or JPG files, and that is common. It just means a redraw. Layout and design help starts at $50, and the result is a clean file that is ready to print.
Once a file is clean, it stays on file with us. Your files are on file, so the next order is a phone call, not a project.
A note on the 100-shirt program
The 100 custom shirts program is priced for vector art from the customer. If your file is not ready, the layout help is a separate charge. Better to know that before you order than after.
Send us what you have
Text a picture of your logo, your shirt count, and the date you need them. We will tell you if it is ready to print or needs a redraw.
Text your logo to 602-688-4861.
FAQ
What file type is best for printing a logo?
We print from vector files and PDFs. Vector files usually end in .ai or .eps, and they print sharp at any size, from a left-chest logo to a banner. If you are not sure what you have, text it to us and we will check it before you place an order.
Can I send a PNG or JPG?
You can send one, but it usually will not print as it is. PNG and JPG files are made of dots, so the edges go soft when the logo is enlarged. We will look at what you have and tell you if it needs to be redrawn into a print-ready file. Layout and design help starts at $50.
What if I only have a photo of my logo?
Send it anyway. A photo or screenshot has to be redrawn before it can print well on a shirt, sign, or banner. Layout and design help at Eyeconic Prints starts at $50, and the finished file stays on file for every future order.
Do I need to send the file again when I reorder?
No. Once your artwork is clean and approved, it stays on file with us. Reorders are one call: tell us the shirts, the sizes, and the date. Your files are on file, so the next order is a phone call, not a project.