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The print preflight checklist for an AI logo

Before an AI-made logo goes to print, check eight things: it is a vector, it scales cleanly, the text is spelled right, the background is removed, the color count is what you pay for, no line is thinner than about 0.25 mm at final size, no gaps show between colors, and you have the right to use it. Printers call this preflight.

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What are the eight checks?

  1. Vector, not pixels. The file is SVG, PDF, EPS or AI with no embedded image inside. (An SVG that only wraps a PNG is not a vector.)
  2. Scales cleanly. Zoom to 800 %: edges stay sharp, curves smooth, corners pointed.
  3. Text is right. AI letters are often misspelled or malformed. Read every word; retype it in a real font if needed.
  4. Background removed. No white or checkerboard square behind the logo, unless you want one.
  5. Color count. Screen printing and embroidery charge per color: merge near-duplicate shades, and note each color as hex (or choose Pantone matches).
  6. Thin details. Lines and gaps under about 0.25 mm at the final size can break in print, cutting or stitching.
  7. No gaps between colors. Hairline gaps show as white lines when cut or printed with trapping.
  8. Rights. You may use the image commercially under the AI tool's terms; a trademark is a separate question for a lawyer.

Which of these does SVGProof handle?

Checks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 7 by construction: the output is pure paths (no embedded image), neighboring colors share one edge (no gaps), the background is its own layer you can remove, and near-duplicate colors can be merged or snapped to your palette. Checks 3, 6 and 8 need your eyes.

When is SVGProof the wrong tool?

  • Print jobs that need a stitch file (embroidery) or a cut path with offsets: use the SVG as the starting point for the digitizer or the cutting software.

Questions

How do I check an SVG has no embedded image?

Open it in a text editor and search for "<image" or "data:image". If either appears, there is a raster inside.

What is 0.25 mm in pixels?

At 300 dpi, about 3 pixels. On a 3 inch wide logo from a 1024 px image, a 1-pixel line is about 0.07 mm: too thin.

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