DIGITAL FILE REQUIREMENTS

Anderson Trophy Co. is committed to achieving a very high level of customer satisfaction. Avoiding errors in the production process, especially spelling errors, is a big part of achieving this objective. Engraving items correctly the first time, without mistakes, saves our customers (and us) time, materials and a fair bit of frustration. We have invested in technology and processes to reduce if not eliminate errors. This begins with collecting good quality digital data, both images and text, from our customers.  

Format and Quality Matter

We work in a digital environment, and we request our customers provide digital files in the proper format and of sufficient quality. Delays in obtaining the correct formats may result in production delays. We provide the following resource as a guide to the formats of digital files we need. to produce the great results we all expect. We appreciate your understanding.

If you have any questions, please contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at (818) 765-3770, or send us an email.

TEXT FORMAT

We really hate engraving errors! We believe that doing things right the first time is the best way to make our customers happy, and it saves everyone a lot of frustration. We are able to dramatically reduce, if not totally eliminate, engraving errors (spelling, illegibility, transcription, punctuation, accent marks, and capitalization errors), typographical, transcription errors, illegibility errors, etc.) when we get text engraving in a digital format.

We request that all text engraving details be transmitted to us in digital format.

We can accept text engraving details by typing your engraving into the space provided when ordering online. You can aby email For jobs of 10 items or more text engraving, we ask for this data be sent to us in a .csv formatted file. By getting data is this format, our customers are completely in control of spelling, phrasing, use of capitalization, and other text nuances that are important to them.

All price quotes are premised on getting customer text and related engraving details in a digital format. If we are required to type anything to make any engraving details in order to make it usable, we will bill a separte charge.

If you have any specific questions about submitting your text engraving to us in a digital format, please give us a call. We will be happy to help!

EMAIL / WORD DOCUMENT / CUT AND PASTE FORMAT

For single/few item orders, submit the details in the form provided when ordering online.

You can also send the details in an email to us at weborders@andersontrophy.com.

For low quantity jobs we can accept the text engraving by the body of an email or in Word Document attachment.

Remember to closely examine the text engraving details for possible errors, including spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors.

CSV / EXCEL FILE FORMAT

Mistakes are largely eliminated when we receive the engraving details (text, names, rosters, etc.) for an orders in a specific format.

CSV / Excel files are the optimal format to send multiple sets of engraving information.

Each column (vertical data) in a CSV / Excel file is the exact data (text or other information) that gets engraved. The top row of this column is the name of that uniform type of information. On the example to the right, the columns containing the engraving text are name LINE 1, LINE 2, and LINE 3.

Each row (horizontal data) in a CSV / Excel file contains the entire information for a single engraving. Rows are numbered with a unique sequence.

By getting data is this format, our customers are completely in charge of spelling, phrasing, use of capitalization, and other text nuances that are important to them.

If you have any specific questions about submitting your text engraving to us in a digital format, please give us a call. We will be happy to help!

  Sample CSV / Excel Format

CSV/Excel File Format

 

  Sample Name Plate from CSV Excel File

Name plate layout for Sequence 1 of the CSV file above.

IMAGE FORMAT

For any engraving of an image, we need receive a digital image in the proper format and with sufficient resolution. Hand drawn images, screen shots, or photos of imagea are not usable unless we are being commissioned to create original new artwork.  

Having high quality artwork and image files in the correct format are of critical important to the quality of the image we are able to deliver on our engraved items.

Artwork and image file requirements depend on the how it will be used. Here are a few general guidelines for providing us with usable artwork and image files:

FULL COLOR ARTWORK

For any engraving image or logo being engraved, starting with a high quality digital files is essential. Orignal quality digital files work best. The quality of our results are limited by the quality of the digital file.

Common uses for Full Color Logos include:

  • Trophies
  • Medals
  • Full Color Plaques
  • Name Plates
  • Name Badges

 

Acceptable File Formats

  • .jpg
  • .png
  • .bmp
  • .svg
  • .eps
  • .ai
  • .pdf

 

Minimum DPI

  • 300 DPI

 

Should your artwork or image files not meet these requirements, our Art & Design Team will provide you with an estimate of charges to rework or create from scratch artwork into a usable format where possible. This service will be made available and charged separately and in addition to other products or services we offer.

Low Resolution Image

A low resolution image has blurry edges when enlarged.

High Resolution Image

A high resolution image has crisp, clean edges when enlarged.

SINGLE COLOR ARTWORK

For any engraving image or logo being engraved, starting with a high quality digital files is essential. Orignal quality digital files work best. The quality of our results are limited by the quality of the digital file.

Common uses for Single Color Logos include:

  • Laser Engraved Logos
  • Sand Etched Logos
  • Black Logos on Name Plates

 

Good File Characteristics:

  • Vectored Graphic File
  • File creation formats: .eps, .ai
  • Image will be black on a white or transparent background WITHOUT grayscale

 

Acceptable File Formats

  • .jpg
  • .png
  • .bmp
  • .svg
  • .eps
  • .ai
  • .pdf

 

Minimum DPI

  • 300 DPI

Low Resolution Image

A low resolution image has blurry edges when enlarged.

High Resolution Image

A high resolution image has crisp, clean edges when enlarged.

COMPETITIVE PRICING

Anderson Trophy works efficiently to always offer the most competitive pricing. We offer aggressive discounts for volume and repetitive order requirements.

LARGE ORDER SPECIALISTS

Our efficient, scalable production capacity is among the largest in California and the most efficient in the industry. We handle the big jobs faster and more efficiently.

FAST TURNAROUND

For orders large and small, we offer customers great turnaround times. We are constantly refining processes in order to more efficiently provide better service.

AWESOME SERVICE

Awesome customer service is a core element of our mission. We work to make it easy for you. Before or after an order, let us know what you need.

SUPERIOR QUALITY

With Anderson Trophy you can be confident that your products will be right the first time and made with top quality materials and craftsmanship. We make it right.

THE ANDERSON GUARANTEE

Quality and details matter. We guarantee to make it right. We stand behind our material and workmanship. Our reputation depends on your satisfaction.

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