: Vectors or 300 dpi TIFFs for printing? I have worked with CreateSpace before and used AI vector images on the cover and interior PDF of a book, but the images all printed pixelated. After
I have worked with CreateSpace before and used AI vector images on the cover and interior PDF of a book, but the images all printed pixelated. After complaining, CreateSpace told me to only use 300 dpi TIFFs since vectors were over 450 dpi. So, I used Photoshop to create 300 dpi images, plopped them in my files, and, lo and behold, the next print run was perfect. The 300 dpi TIFFs were much clearer than the vectors.
Around the web, however, everyone seems to say to use vectors for print. Is this valid? Is CreateSpace just a low-quality printer whose submission guidelines I should ignore for other print work? It's very confusing. I would appreciate any input you might have. Thanks :)
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Each vendor can be different, you should generally adjust to the vedor requirements. Chances are it's the CreateSpace automated processes which caused issues with vector graphics. There's no such animal as a "450dpi" vector image since vector images are resolution independent.
In general, vector art is better. But if asked for a tiff, by all means supply that.
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