Why do you need a vector logo for name badges?
Answered by NameBadge.com · Updated August 2026
A vector logo is artwork built from mathematical paths (.ai, .eps, or .pdf) that scales to any size without losing sharpness, so it prints crisp on a badge under an inch wide. A raster logo (.jpg, .png) is a fixed grid of pixels that blurs or pixelates when enlarged. NameBadge prefers vector for clean edges.
A vector logo is artwork built from mathematical paths and curves, saved as .ai, .eps, or .pdf, that scales to any size without losing sharpness. A raster logo is a fixed grid of pixels, saved as .jpg or .png, that blurs or shows jagged edges when enlarged.
Why does it matter on a small badge?
A name badge is often only 1 to 3 inches wide, and its logo may reproduce at under an inch. Vector artwork prints clean edges and solid fills at that size on Mimaki UV flatbed presses, while a low-resolution raster logo pixelates and looks unprofessional.
Which file formats are vector?
- Vector: .ai, .eps, .pdf, .svg
- Raster: .jpg, .png, .gif, .bmp, .tiff
If you only have a raster file, NameBadge.com's in-house art team can vectorize it before printing. Start a quote and attach your logo.
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