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Getting a website logo made. What files should I ask for from my designer?

by kumar
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Hi Guys,

I am getting a logo done for my webstore.

What supporting files should I ask for from the website designer apart from the logo itself, so if I have to make any changes to it down the line (say in, background color, text, size etc.) owing to any future tweaks to the website layout, I can do it easily.

Also, should I expect to pay extra for these files? I'll be hiring from Fiverr, if it helps.

Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author DesignDevelopment
    Hey Kumar,
    If your getting work done from fiverr ask him to give you the high resolution original PSD or Ai file. The files will help you alter the image in whatever way you like. However if your trying to save money than ask him to give provide you the Jpegs and Transparent PNG's for future use. but remember you can edit ext and image only in the original files .g .psd or ai.
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  • Profile picture of the author orb
    You need a format in vector (so you can rescale it to what ever you like without losing quality), I'm not sure about .g and .psd but .ai is vector. No you shouldn't have to pay extra.
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    • Profile picture of the author kumar
      Thanks Sana and Orb!

      I require the logo in png format with a transparent background, so if I change the color of the Header later on, the logo's background would seam in perfectly with the Header.

      As I understand from your responses, I should ask for the logo in transparent png file and its .psd file (if done in Photoshop) or .ai (if created in Illustrator)?

      Thanks again for your help!
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      • Profile picture of the author orb
        Originally Posted by kumar View Post

        Thanks Sana and Orb!

        I require the logo in png format with a transparent background, so if I change the color of the Header later on, the logo's background would seam in perfectly with the Header.

        As I understand from your responses, I should ask for the logo in transparent png file and its .psd file (if done in Photoshop) or .ai (if created in Illustrator)?

        Thanks again for your help!
        A logo should really be done in Illustrator instead of PS. I found this on Google

        Can Photoshop make true vector files? - NamePros.com

        If you really don't care about resizing it though I guess it doesn't matter. Get a .png at your preferred size and if you ever need any modifications, just give someone your .ai/.psd file.
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  • Profile picture of the author jmel570
    request the PSD templates that he used, as well as any other files that will help recreate his or her work.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mahend
    Hi Kumar,
    Ask for
    300 DPI Layered PSD for print purposes
    72 DPI layered PSD for Website purposes
    and a Vector file for all purposes
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  • Profile picture of the author SteveJohnson
    Ask for everything - after all, you're paying $5!
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