Art Requirements

• Vector art is preferred
• Include any font files that are unique to your art or convert the text to outlines or curves
• PMS colors should be specified when applicable
• Image files with a resolution of 300 PPI to full size or larger than the final reproduction are best
• Art files sourced from web pages are typically low resolution and not recommended
  
  

A Note on AI-Generated Images
Using AI tools to generate unique medal designs can be both fun and inspirational, but it’s essential to note that AI-generated images are raster-based (JPG or PNG) and not production-ready usable art.

Attempting to duplicate AI-generated art into a cast medal often results in a rough or unbalanced final product.

Instead of relying on AI art as the finished piece, you can use it for inspiration; share the concept with our experienced designers, who will bring it to life in a cohesive and professional design, ready to be turned into a custom medal that looks great and holds up in production.

We'll accept any art or art concept you provide, whether a pencil sketch or electronic file. Drawings and reference photographs should be scanned as PDFs and emailed to the address below. When supplying "text" and or "production-ready (camera-ready) art," please consider the following when submitting your electronic files:

• Adobe Illustrator (ai, eps, pdf)
• Adobe Acrobat (pdf)
  
• Adobe InDesign (indd)
• Adobe Photoshop (psd, tiff, eps, png, jpg, raw)

• Any image file (layered psd, tiff, png, jpg) is acceptable
• Image files with a resolution of 300 PPI to full size or larger than the final reproduction
• Art files sourced from web pages are typically low resolution and not recommended

• You may include font files with your submission.
• If no font file is provided, convert text to outlines or curves.
• If font files are not included, we will select a similar font.

We prefer you submit “Editable Text” This is helpful when line changes are required. Please include your font along with your art. When submitting information for text placement and line changes for plates, plaques, and engraving, use the following formats in order of preference:

• Microsoft Excel (xlsx, xls, txt, or csv, e.g., tab or comma delimited)
• Microsoft Word (docx, doc, rtf, txt)
• OpenOffice (sdw, sdc)
• ASCII Text (txt)

You may email art and related files to your Sales Associate or, if you have a large quantity or large files, use our convenient FTP site. 

• Contact a Sales Associate with any questions or for assistance preparing and sending your art at 800-331-1383.