Image formats and image quality recommendations

• Graphs/logos/infographics/complete pages:
  
  • Base: PDF or SVG (with outlined text)
  • PDF - print / PDF - download: PDF or EPS (or SVG if design doesn't include shadows/transparency)
• Photos:
  • Base: PDF or SVG
  • PDF - print / PDF - download: PDF

Please Note

It is strongly advised to upload the PDF - print/PDF - download (items 2 and 3 above) image versions in PDF format. This will make sure the image quality will be best preserved in the PDF output. 

Also for customers using a baseline grid in the PDF output using the PDF - print/PDF - download (item 2 and 3 above) will prevent images from being cut off on some occasions.

More information on how to convert existing images to PDF can be found here.

 

See the descriptions below for an explanation per format.

PNG

Pixel-based (raster) format. Can be used as a "Base" variant for images, this is mainly used as a placeholder until the designer returns with a PDF or SVG version (tends to be a higher-resolution file). 

JPG

Pixel-based (raster) format. Can be used as a "Base" variant for images, this is mainly used as a placeholder until the designer returns with a PDF or SVG version (tends to be a higher-resolution file).

SVG

Vector-based format. This means that text and shapes will look good on any zoom level, and not be pixelated. The file size will generally also be much smaller compared to a raster format (except for photos). Can be used both as a base variant for ESEF/Website and as a PDF variant to be used in the PDF version of the report.

Be careful in the usage of this format, there are some aspects to consider for proper usage:

• For web-based outputs (including ESEF): be aware that fonts are usually not embedded in the SVG. This means that if you are using non-standard fonts, the reader of your report may not see the same font as in the design. A solution is to convert any type to an outline when exporting to SVG.
• For print/pdf outputs: be aware that shadows and other forms of transparency may cause issues. If you encounter this, using a PDF might be a more suitable option.

PDF

Vector-based format is the best option for getting designed elements into your PDF report reliably. Cannot be used as a "Base" variant, as it is not suitable for use in ESEF and the website. 

 

 

Additional recommendation:

Background/full-page image

Size A4 + 3 mm bleed without crop marks

 

Please note: the resolution of images is inherent of the use of the output of Tangelo. For instance: higher resolution images are often used when the document from Tangelo will be printed. When a document is only used for online purposes, the image quality can be lower. 

The size of the image, should not be more than the paper format in Tangelo as this will lead to additional file sizes in the PDF generated in Tangelo.