Artwork for Custom Stamps and Engraving - Choose Vector!
Why We Require Vector Files
If you’re sending us your logo or artwork, make sure it was originally created in a professional design program like Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW—not just saved from a website, Canva, or social media. Changing the file name to
.ai or .svg won’t convert it into vector artwork.🎯 Why Vector Files Matter
To ensure clean, professional results for your custom debossing stamps and laser engraving, we require artwork in a vector format. Here’s why:
- ✅ Sharp, crisp lines – no matter the size
- ✅ Legible details – even on small items
- ✅ No pixelation – prevents jagged edges
- ✅ Clean, deep stamp impressions – better for embossing tools
🧠 Vector vs Raster: What’s the Difference?
Raster Images
Made of tiny pixels (dots).
Best for: Photos, screenshots, or social media images.
Loses quality when resized.
Common file types: .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp
Vector Images
Created using mathematical paths, not pixels.
Best for: Logos, text, and illustrations.
Can be resized without losing quality.
Common file types: .ai, .eps, .svg, .pdf*, .sketch
*Note: A file with a .pdf or .svg extension is not always a vector. It must be created that way from the start.
✅ How to Know If Your File Is Vector
| ✅ Likely to Work | ❌ Likely Not to Work |
|---|---|
| You got it from your graphic designer | You pulled it from your website |
It’s a .ai, .eps, or .svg file |
It’s a .jpg, .png, or screenshot |
| It opens in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDRAW | It came from Canva or social media |
🔍 What If You’re Not Sure?
No worries. You can send us your file and we’ll check it for you.
If it's not usable, we’ll let you know and suggest next steps.
🛠️ Don’t Have a Vector File? Here Are Your Options:
1. Ask the Original Designer
This is often the easiest path. Designers typically deliver vector files at the end of a branding or logo project. Just ask if they can send a .ai, .eps, or .svg version.
2. Use Online Services
Convert raster to vector using tools like:
- StickerMule Redraw
- Raster to Vector
- Fiverr – Search for “vector conversion”
3. Need Our Help?
We’re not a design studio, but we can help in a pinch.
If needed, Odin Leather Goods offers graphic assistance at $125/hr for:
- Cleaning up low-quality files
- Converting raster images to vector
- Typography adjustments
- General artwork prep
Note: We strongly recommend exploring the other options first—they’re faster and more cost-effective.
✉️ Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help. Reach out and we’ll guide you through it.
We want your custom stamp or engraving to look as good as the craftsmanship that goes into it.
👉 Contact us if you’re unsure about your file or need assistance.