: Export a design for Print Usage, preserving the vector I am designing a Banner Flex of big size. 6mx8ft. I built this using illustrator, as it has specific tools for vector graphics. Such big

@Bethany839

Thanks for the very nice replies, but none of them solved my problem. So here is a little trick i used.

Although, software like illustrator, in-design restrict the maximum document size, Photoshop on the other hand does not. So, here is what i did.


Created the 100% document size of actual print requirements.
Imported the illustrator source file as a smart layer.
Re sized it to the fit the document.
Flattened the layers
Exported the image as TIFF format.


The file size was exceptionally big, but i got the job done.

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@Turnbaugh909

Adobe InDesign has a maximum dimension of 216 inches / 15552 pts / 5486.4 mm (18 feet). You should be able to just drop the vector object in InDesign and scale it to the size you want.

Not sure what you mean by "abused" though. The printer may need to make corrections to the image, such as modifying the bleed, changing the color profile, fixing typos, flatten layers, etc.

If you want to add extra protection against accidental changes, just lock your layers. This way, the printer can still go in and make changes if needed, but won't do it on accident. And if you're asking for a proof before the run as you ought to be doing, then there shouldn't be any problems.

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@Gail6891361

Illustrator can save an .ai file as Adobe PDF.

Check with the company who will produce the banner what type of PDF, RGB or CMYK, will work best for them, and their preferred color profile.

File>Save as... Adobe PDF (pdf). Choose an appropriate Adobe PDF preset, such as [High Quality Print] for RGB or PDF/X-1a for CMYK.

Be sure to uncheck "Preserve Illustrator Editing Capabilities".

The Vector data will be saved within the pdf, and will be printable and resizable.

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