I would like to change the text on our logo. I have two files: .ai and .eps. Are there any free programs that I could open and change the text? I have inkscape and gimp. I'm able to open the files with both programs but don't seem to be able to change the text for some reason. Any advice?
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The Boss
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This is just a shot in the dark but I bet the text in the logo is no longer text. It was probably converted to a regular vector object (converted to outlines) -
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kern uʍop-ǝpısdn
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As Kool says the whole logo is vector including the text. But you should be able to simply delete the vector text and just add new text in Inkscape.Comment
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The Boss
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Supervillain
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Where inkscape is a powerful vector tool that is free it has got limitations, especially affecting those working professionally as a designer, or wanting things printed professionally.
As far as I'm aware gradients get rasterised and there is no in-built support for Spot colours or the Pantone range of colours and this is further compounded by the complete lack of support of a colour management system.
Where you can edit your logo in inkscape and make changes, you are more likely causing damage to the logo in general.
You should really seek the professional package, which is Illustrator, or if you can't afford that then hire a graphic designer who has the right tools to fix the logo for you.
Hey it might cost a one time fee, but this is far more desirable than having to pay a print company extra every time you send them the logo, as they would need to fix it to make it printable.Comment
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kern uʍop-ǝpısdn
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Actually no. Gradients are preserved just fine in Inkscape's svg format. It produces some of the most compliant svgs for the web you can get. Since the popularity of svg graphics for the web is growing and most if not all of the latest browsers support their display, I believe that Inkscape will gain some attention from web designers. (Did you know you can apply styles to svgs with CSS? Also svgs can be easily converted to HTML5 Canvas drawings)Originally posted by hank_scorpio View Post
But it is true that for professional printing that requires spot colors, color separations, etc. you are going to have to look else where for now.
For basic printing of a form, like what ThatOneGuy is trying to do, Inkscape is entirely adequate.Comment
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Supervillain
- Aug 2005
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Weren't we talking about ai and eps?
I'm just saying it has limitations and isn't industry standard, you may actually incur extra costs using non-industry standard software, file types and other things.
There's prepress guys out there that all they do all day long is fix mistake after mistake after mistake. Each mistake and fix is chargeable.Comment
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Yep, that would be me. And yep they are.There's prepress guys out there that all they do all day long is fix mistake after mistake after mistake. Each mistake and fix is chargeable.
I've received svg files from inkscape. You get what you get as far as color goes.
Proof highly suggested.Comment
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Supervillain
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PD - it used to me too
SVG is simply not a print format.
There is a SVG (Print) format under construction, but I've not heard much about it in a long time.Comment
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While most of this stuff is over my head, I nevertheless appreciate the advice. I'll most likely stick to hiring out for now. I just need to get my plans in order before I start spending money.Comment
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Today, 11:28 PMCommented to Illustrator anchor points file too largeHow did you create this shape?
You are right, it looks like there are loads of unnecessary shapes on this file. Are some shapes made from expanding strokes? It maybe a case... -
Today, 11:26 PMCommented to Illustrator anchor points file too largeYou can try Object > Path > Simplify, but that may not be able to get you down to a reasonable number without altering your image. It looks like you have a ton of separate objects on there. Try...
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Today, 11:24 PMCommented to Another DrawingThanks, those examples are very helpful. I was thinking the auto trace likeness also. I will try cleaning it up and giving more hair shape. I was wondering if anybody uses plugin for illustrator to help...
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Today, 10:28 PMCommented to Need protection. What do I do?Isn't that what a portfolio, online or physical is for?
And just like that heh, "My ideas cost money!"? -
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