Best file format for text logo for use in Word, Web, PDF
Question
I have no previous knowledge in graphics at all. I decided to re-create our company logo using adobe illustrator since that's what everyone said would be best. I would use this logo on Microsoft Office and Word Perfect Documents that I would later print to Adobe PDF. I have messed around with several options but haven't figured out the right combo - mainly because I don't understand it all. I want to export my file to several different sizes and formats. PNG, JPEG.. will be used for web as well... I cant seem to smooth the edges of the text when the word (and word perfect) file is printed to PDF. It looks jagged and the left edge is cut off. What am I doing wrong?!
JPEG File:
Prints to PDF from Word like this: Test Logo w Word
Popular Answer
- Open file in Illustrator
- Choose
File > Export - Select
PNGfrom the format drop down - Click
OK - Choose
High (300ppi)from the Resolution drop down - Choose
Type Optimized (Hinted)from the Anti-Aliasing drop down - Choose
Transparentfrom the Background drop down - Click
OK - Launch Word
- Open Word document
- Choose
Insert > Photo > Picture from File... - Select the PNG you just exported
- Choose
File > Save As... - Choose
PDFfrom the Format drop down - Click
OK
Seems to work fine for me.
Microsoft products actually prefer png over jpg when possible.