Best File Formats for Printing Your Logo on Tents, Barriers, and More

When you're preparing for a big event, the last thing you want is blurry or poorly printed branding. 

Whether it's a school tent, a banner for your fundraiser, or a custom sign for your team, having the right logo file is crucial. At California Canopy, we help you get the sharpest, most vibrant prints, starting with the right file format.

If you’re unsure, don’t worry, we make it easy to get your logo ready for print, with free file checks and conversion help!

Why File Format Matters

Your logo file plays a key role in how your event gear will look once it’s printed. The quality of your logo directly affects the sharpness and color accuracy of your print. Poor-quality files can result in blurry banners or faded prints that don’t reflect your brand’s true colors. Using the right file format ensures your logo is crisp, vibrant, and true to color, exactly how it should be.

Preferred File Formats

To get the best results for printing on tents, banners, and signs, we recommend the following file formats:

• .AI (Adobe Illustrator)

• .EPS (Encapsulated PostScript)

• .SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics)

• High-res PDF (vector-based)

These formats preserve your logo’s vector-based quality, meaning they can be scaled to any size without losing sharpness.

Files to Avoid (or Convert First)

Some file types won’t work well for printing, and we recommend avoiding them or converting them first:

• JPEG (blurry when scaled)

• PNG (limited scaling, and can lose sharpness)

• Screenshots (low resolution, won’t print cleanly)

If you have one of these files, don’t panic! You can always convert them to a vector format or let us clean them up for you.

Need a Vector Version?

If you don’t have a vector version of your logo, no worries, we’re here to help! We offer logo clean-up and conversion to vector for a small fee, or it’s free with qualifying orders. Let our team ensure your logo is in the perfect format for printing on any event product.

Related Resources

• How to Design Custom Products Without a Designer

• How Much Do Custom Event Tents, Banners, and Backdrops Cost? (Pricing Guide for Schools and Sports)

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions about the best file formats for printing your logo 

Q: Can I use a JPEG from my website?

Unfortunately, web images are too low resolution. We recommend a vector logo for the best results.

Q: What if I only have a PNG?

Send it anyway! We’ll see what we can work with and advise you on the next steps.

Q: Will I get to see how it prints before it’s made?

Yes! Every order comes with a digital proof so you can see exactly how your logo will appear before production begins.

Ready to Get Started?

Upload your file and let our team help make sure your logo prints sharp, accurate, and true to color. Request a quote now.