Fuzzy Logo when creating jpegs.

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rickey_surgeon
Dec 1, 2003
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I’am doing some editing to our corporate logo. I created the files in Adobe Illustrator 10 but I need the images as jpegs. I copied and pasted the images into Photoshop 6. Once saved in jpeg format…I imported the logo into my Word document that I am using and they look fuzzy. I’ve tried just about everything. Could someone help me…am I doing something wrong? I want them to look as clean as my eps file without all the noise around the logo. I also tried saving as a gif and they still come out fuzzy when I import them into my Word doc. Need help fast!!!!
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Robert_Levine
Dec 1, 2003
What resolution did you save them with?

Bob
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graffiti
Dec 1, 2003
Try exporting as a .wmf right out of Illustrator then insert that into your Word document.

If they HAVE to be a .jpg, do that out of Illustrator as well.
RS
rickey_surgeon
Dec 1, 2003
I saved them as 300 dpi becasue the patent office said they had to be at that resolution. Do you think thats too high?
RS
rickey_surgeon
Dec 1, 2003
Will try your suggestion right now.
RS
rickey_surgeon
Dec 1, 2003
Tried the .wmf suggestion. It works…but it gives me a bitmapped look. Is it possible to change resolution in .wmf format? I couldn’t find it. I am still open for suggestions.
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Robert_Levine
Dec 1, 2003
How are you getting the logo into Word? You should be using insert>picture>from file.

Bob
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rickey_surgeon
Dec 1, 2003
In order for me to insert the picture and move it around the page without disrupting any copy…I create a text box and then insert the picture into that text block.
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Steve_Coates
Dec 1, 2003
From Illustrator export as a TIFF both with anti-alaising on and off to see which one works best for you.

A JPEG will be smaller for file size than a TIFF, but will not be as clear due to its compression.

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Mr3
Dec 1, 2003
The fuzziness could be a result of the JPEG compression setting.

A number of things to try.
1. Save as JPEG with Best Quality compression
2. Size the logo image at 100% of the final printed size.
3. In Photoshop, sharpen your logo to reduce subtle color transitions.
4. Try alternate file types: TIFF, BMP/PCX, JPEG
5. In Word, Insert/Picture/from file. Then change the picture layout option to Behind Text. This will allow you to move the logo without bothering your text.

HTH

Mr3

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From Illustrator export as a TIFF both with anti-alaising on and off to
see which one works best for you.
A JPEG will be smaller for file size than a TIFF, but will not be as clear
due to its compression.
Steve
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adprosoftech
Dec 2, 2003
The easiest way to get your logos into word is to EXPORT your ai file as JPG directly from Illustrator. In the options dialog that comes up , give maximum quality and also you can set the resolution for your logo. Then of course insert it into word. Believe me you get a real sharp and crisp logo.

Note : Don’t use the "save for web" option, you will not get a high quality JPG.
RS
rickey_surgeon
Dec 2, 2003
adprosoftech,

This worked really well. My logo looks clean and sharp. I also tried importing it into my document the way our Connecticut office does by creating a text block and inserting it. When I do that it looks fuzzy again. But if I import my logo the way you suggest…it looks great. Wonder Why? Anyway I will inform them to plan their pages better and insert our new logo without using text blocks.
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Ol__Whozit
Dec 2, 2003
When you use the text box, you are squeezing graphical data into a type configuration, hence the bitmap appearance. When you import without text blocks as an image, you retain the integrity of your data.

Glad you were able to solve the problem!
Excellent, concise advice adprosoftech! Your nickname suits you.
SG
shecky_greene
Dec 2, 2003
When you use the text box, you are squeezing graphical data into a type
configuration….

Interesting; but for me putting an Illustrator generated .jpg image in a text box looks exactly the same as inserting it directly onto the page; both of them are sharp and concise and indistinguishable from one another.
RS
rickey_surgeon
Dec 3, 2003
shecky,
What are your JPEG Options set as when you get ready to export from Illustrator?

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