Low-resolution logo
A 200 px JPG cannot become a sharp 3-metre sign without redrawing or vector cleanup.
Prepress and production file services
Prepress services for print-ready files, signs and cut workflows.
Your customer sends a logo that is not ready for production. You send it to Prepressa. We check it like a prepress desk, fix what can be fixed, and return files your shop can actually run - with a delivery note, not a black-box download. This is prepress services for shops that do not have a prepress desk.
- Human prepress review
- 8-point production check
- 24–48h standard turnaround
- Rework or refund if a checked file fails
customer-logo.jpg Not ready
- Resolution 842 × 595 px
- Colour RGB, no bleed
- Paths JPG, open edges
print-ready.pdf Checked
- Resolution 300 DPI at size
- Colour CMYK + 3 mm bleed
- Paths fonts outlined
24–48hStandard turnaround after quote approval
8Production checks per file, listed in the delivery note
PDF · SVG · EPSProduction formats, plus 300 DPI PNG when needed
HumanEvery file is reviewed before it is returned
What we prepare
Three services. One goal: a file that runs.
Start with the problem the shop actually has. Each service has its own inputs, outputs, checks and limits — not one generic converter page.
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Print-Ready Artwork
A design file is not a print-ready file.
- Print-ready PDF with correct page size and bleed
- Fonts outlined (or a clear note when a font must be replaced)
- 300 DPI raster images placed at final size
Logo Digitizing
Logo digitizing here means converting a customer-supplied logo into clean vector paths for print, signage, vinyl cutting or laser production.
- Clean vector logo in SVG, EPS and PDF
- Layered colours where the artwork allows
- Closed paths suitable for cutting
Vector Conversion
Automatic tracing is fast, but a traced file is not automatically a production file.
- Clean vector file in SVG, EPS or PDF
- Reduced node count and closed paths where needed
- Separated or clearly named colour layers
Why files fail
Most production problems are predictable.
A file that looks right on screen can still stop a press, a cutter or a laser. These are the issues a prepress check catches before the job becomes a reprint.
Text not outlined
Missing fonts turn into wrong characters or invisible text at the print shop.
No bleed or crop marks
Artwork that stops at the trim line gets white edges after cutting.
Open or overlapping paths
Cutters and engravers need closed, clean paths; stray nodes stop the job.
RGB colour sent to print
Bright screen colours can shift when the file reaches a CMYK press.
Wrong page size or scale
A file built at the wrong dimensions wastes material and causes a reprint.
How it works
From a messy customer file to a deliverable.
No account required to start. Upload the file, tell us the production use, and we reply with a quote and any questions that matter.
Upload the artwork and tell us the use
Send the customer-supplied logo, PDF or design file, plus where it will be printed, cut, engraved or embroidered.
We review it like a prepress desk
A person checks resolution, paths, fonts, colour, size and output requirements before we quote. No black-box auto-conversion.
Approve the quote and turnaround
You get a fixed price for the file, not a surprise invoice. Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours after approval.
Receive checked files and a delivery note
You get the production files, a before/after note and the 8-point check result. If the checked file fails, we rework it or refund it.
Formats and limits
Tell us the target; we will confirm the format.
The right output depends on the machine, the material and the shop's software. We confirm the target workflow before quoting instead of promising universal compatibility.
Common inputs
PDFAIEPSSVGPNGJPGTIFF
Send the best source you have. If the only file is a screenshot, we will say whether it is workable.
Common outputs
PDF (print-ready)SVGEPSAI-compatible PDF300 DPI PNG
The delivery note states what was checked and any assumptions we had to make.
What we will not promise
- We do not accept files with unclear ownership or trademark rights.
- We do not promise compatibility with every machine. Tell us the target device and we will confirm before quoting.
- Very complex illustrations may need a manual estimate and a longer turnaround.
See illustrative before/after workflows
General background: bleed in printing and crop marks.
Questions
Read this before you upload.
The short answers to the questions we expect from print, sign and production shops.
What files can I send?+
PDF, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPG and TIFF are the usual inputs. If you only have a screenshot or a very low-resolution image, send it anyway and we will tell you whether it can be recovered or needs a new source.
How fast is delivery?+
Standard turnaround is 24–48 hours after quote approval. Rush work is possible when capacity allows and is priced separately.
Is this a fully automated converter?+
No. Automation helps, but a person reviews the file for production issues before it is returned. That is the point: a file that looks right on screen is not always a file that prints, cuts or engraves correctly.
Do you work with print shops and sign shops?+
Yes. Most jobs come from print, sign, embroidery, laser and promotional product shops that need to turn a customer file into something production-ready.
What if the file cannot be fixed?+
We tell you before charging where possible. If the source is too poor to recover, you can stop the job or approve a redraw quote.
How do you handle customer files?+
Files are private, used only to prepare the job, and kept for the agreed review period. We do not publish customer work without permission. See the file upload policy for retention and deletion.
Start with the file you have
Upload artwork Send the file. We will tell you what it needs.
Upload artwork for a prepress review. You get a fixed quote and a 24–48h standard turnaround after approval.