[Steve]

Just about finished my first ever logo for someone. What is generally the desired format for them to be saved in - EPS?

Its for his website. I will obviously keep the Illustrator file so it can be saved however he wants it but just wanted to get peoples views

[pcbranding]

I'd give your client an RGB JPEG of your logo saved at 300dpi.
Before anyone shouts, I know that screen based images are 72dpi, but this way the website designer has some flexibility with scaling it without losing detail and can then re-save the image down to 72dpi once the size has been agreed.

Unless of course, you know exactly the size that it is needed on the site in which case you can skip the middle step and save it at 100% at 72dpi.

You may be able to keep the size of the logo very small by saving it as a GIF file, but this depends on the complexity of your logo.

Hope this helps.

[pcbranding]

If your client requires the logo for print purposes then you should really be creating CMYK, Pantone and black & white/greyscale versions for him to use.
I generally supply these as EPS for placing in Quark etc. and create JPEG versions for use within Word etc.

[Helen]

I try to save in a multitude of formats - suitable for print AND suitable for web. (also still in vector)

I personally hate it when I get sent an image that someone used for a teeny weeny advert in the local press and expects me to be able to use it for a website

Besides....it doesn't take long to save......but it does if you have to re-do it.

[dot design]

Originally Posted by Helen

I try to save in a multitude of formats - suitable for print AND suitable for web. (also still in vector)

I personally hate it when I get sent an image that someone used for a teeny weeny advert in the local press and expects me to be able to use it for a website .

I agree with Helen, this is the best way to go.

[Pixels Ink]

I also agree with Helen.

Supply the client with all of the formats they are likely to ever need. Good customer service

[VLAHAKISA]

I don't go crazy as I don't want to give them extra pointless files they don't need, and also a huge variety will only confuse them for a start, but I think it's good to offer a selection that aims to cover all potential uses, so I provide:

Vector PDF
Vector EPS
300dpi JPEG
Three diff sizes of 72dpi jpeg

Then I advise them that they have free ongoing support and to come back to me if they need extra files or replacements.

Periodically I check client's online profiles and websites and if I catch sight of a blurry logo I send them an email telling them off for not contacting me and with the right file attached. I seriously do :)

Amanda

[Steve]

Cheers for all the comments people - very helpful.

Originally Posted by VLAHAKISA

if I catch sight of a blurry logo I send them an email telling them off for not contacting me and with the right file attached. I seriously do :)

Made me laugh

[Xenonsoft]

Having had a quick look at this thread, I've saved a clients logo and business card in the following formats:

.ai (illustrator file)
.eps (encapsulated postscript)
.pdf (adobe acrobat)
.jpeg 72dpi

I also need to save in 300dpi, but I'm not sure how on CS4. Save for Web I presume saves it at 72dpi and there's no JPEG option in Save As.

If someone could add a little note next to each of the above (plus the 300dpi) that I could send to the client to explain why they need each and who might use them then that would be fantastic, cheers.

[Pixels Ink]

In CS3 you need to chose the Export option to get jpeg mate, CS4 is probably the same.. You'll also find the TIFF option in there as well.