How to save illustrator files for shirt printing

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How to Save Illustrator Files for Shirt Printing If you are submitting a file for shirt printing, pixelation due to image stretching can be a big problem. The Adobe Illustrator software allows amateur and professional graphic designers to save their files as Encapsulated PostScript files (EPS). The software saves the artwork as a vector, which allows stretching and manipulation of the lines and curves without compromising the integrity of the image quality. Things You'll Need Adobe Illustrator Software

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1 Launch your Illustrator software by clicking on the Illustrator icon or click on "Start" and scroll up to "All Programs" to find the Illustrator program.

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2 Open your Illustrator project file. Click "File" and choose the "Open Project" option. Browse through your folders and files and load your project document.

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3 Double-check to make sure your artwork is ready for shirt printing before saving the file.

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4 Click on the "File" tab and select the "Save As" option. Give your file a name by changing it in the text-bar located on the top of the "Save As" window.

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5 Select your save destination. In order to retrieve your file quickly, make sure you know exactly where the destination on your computer before you save.

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Click the drop down menu next to the "Format" section. Choose the "Illustrator EPS" option and click "Save" to begin to EPS file extension conversion and save.

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