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Why should I use LogoSmartz?
LogoSmartz is a desktop logo creator that lets you create professional, one of
a kind logos without any knowledge of graphic design whatsoever. You have
access to a huge range of templates, symbols and customizing options that can
make your logo stand out. All this at so affordable LogoSmartz price - it
certainly is a steal! What's more, you don't have to bother with the expense
and time of locating and engaging the services of a high priced professional
graphic designer.
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Can I use my logo in 4 color offset printing and the Web?
Of course you can! That's precisely the reason why we give you the option of
publishing your logo in 5 different formats-TIFF, JPG, GIF, EPS and PNG.
Through the 'Publish Logo' option in the top menu, you can specify and select
the format you want your logo to be published in. The high resolution EPS
format is ideal for printing purposes. It is a vector format, which means you
can scale or reduce your logo as you like without fear of distortion. JPEG and
GIF file formats are specially suited for web uses since they are low
resolution formats and make for lighter file sizes.
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Can I save my logo and edit it later?
Yes, after creating your logo, you can save it on your computer in the default
LogoSmartz .lsp format. This logo can be opened later and can be edited as per
your preference.
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How many colors can I use?
You can use as many colors as you like while creating your logo. But we
recommend that you should use a maximum of 4 colors- one color per element
including symbol, company name, sign off line and an extra symbol if required.
However, the 'Less is More' principle is a good one to follow when it comes to
logos.
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How long does the process of logo creation take?
The whole process is extremely fast! You can actually make your logo in just a
few minutes. This is because the interface is extremely user-friendly. In spite
of allowing users to apply a great number of effects and options to their logo
elements, the software has been designed to function intuitively and a user can
find his way around quite easily in the process of making a logo.
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Can I trademark my logo for business purposes?
Of course! Though you select a symbol that remains in the software's database,
you are creating a unique identity because this symbol will be combined with
your company name in its chosen font and other elements to create a logo, an
entity that is completely yours. You can trademark this logo-it's yours for
eternity. For registration (®), you will need to submit a trademark application
to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Clients outside US should proceed
according to their local laws).
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How many logos can I create at a time?
You can create one logo at any one given time. However there's no ceiling on
the number of logos you can create in totality. It's your software to use as
you like and you can create any amount of logos.
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What types of effects can I apply to my logos?
The new LogoSmartz offers various effects to help you design a truly unique
logo in minutes. You can apply Gradient effects, Shadow effects, Bevel effects,
and Outline effects to your logo. Apart from these, you can also apply
predefined styles to your logo or text object.
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Can I apply all LogoSmartz effects on my logo object or text object?
There is some restriction with respect to applying effects on your logo
objects. You can apply effects in the following combination:
You can apply either of
Shadow, Bevel, or Outline effects on your logo
object.
However, all (Shadow,
Bevel, or Outline) effects can be applied with the
Gradient effect i.e. you can apply Gradient and
Shadow, Gradient and Bevel, or Gradient and
Outline.
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How many text, image, and symbol objects can I add on stage for editing?
At a time, you can add 15 text objects, 15 Image objects and 15 logo objects on the stage.
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What is a logo template?
There are some ready-made logos in LogoSmartz that you can edit to create your
own logo. These ready logos are templates that you can tweak by keying in your
own company name to replace the default. You can also replace the default
symbol with one of your own preference. These logo templates are of high
quality and are very convenient in case you are strapped for time.
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I am unable to add more than one logo symbol on stage. What should I do?
When you click any logo symbol, it gets added on stage and is selected by
default. Now, when you click the second symbol it gets swapped with the first
symbol. To add more symbols, you should first deselect the first symbol by
adding a text object and selecting it using the Selection Tool or by copying
and pasting the first symbol that you added. Next click any logo symbol from
the Symbols panel by clicking on it.
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In which different formats can
I publish my logo?
After you create your logo, you can publish it in different formats depending
on the purpose for which you plan to use it. You can opt to publish your logo
as an EPS (Encapsulated PostScript) file, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts
Group) file, GIF (Graphic Interchange Format), PNG (Portable Network Graphics)
or TIFF (Tagged Image file format). Use the EPS and TIFF formats for print
media and the JPEG and GIF for online purposes.
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What if other people select the same symbol as I have?
All ready-to-use LogoSmartz symbols are copyrighted property of LogoSmartz and
can be accessed by you easily when you buy the software. However, you can
define the color and size of the symbol, add your unique company name, and have
your own font treatment. You can also apply various styles and effects that
will make your logo distinctive.
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How does an EPS file differ from a JPEG or GIF?
An EPS file is meant for use in print media and is a high resolution file while
JPEGs and GIFs are intended for online use due to their low resolutions and
small sizes.
Read more about these formats:
About EPS
An EPS file is a vector format which means that it can be reduced or enlarged
to any size without loss of clarity and sharpness. It is independent of pixels
for deciding resolution since it depends on mathematical co-ordinates for
scaling. This is the standard file format for printing and you will need it for
reproduction in any print media.
JPEG
A JPEG loses image information when created so it is often known as a 'Lossy'
format. It is good for use on the Internet owing to its small file size and can
be used in your website. It is meant for screen display only and not for
professional printing. JPEGs should never be used for printing as they will
appear blurred or with jagged outlines. They should preferably be used in their
original size.
GIF
A common format for image files, it is especially suitable for images
containing flat areas of color. File size of GIF images is often smaller than
the JPEG version of the same file. GIFs unlike JPEGs do not store photographic
images well since they are limited to only 256 colors. They are good for use on
the Web.
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Which software can I use to open my logo?
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EPS files can be opened with these drawing programs:
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Adobe Illustrator |
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Macromedia Freehand |
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Corel Draw |
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To display but not edit an EPS file:
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Publisher(not all EPS types supported)
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Microsoft Image Viewer |
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My Business Publisher supports EPS files
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JPEG and GIF: |
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JPEG and GIF files can be opened with these image editing programs:
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Adobe Photoshop |
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The PrintShop |
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Corel Photopaint |
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Macromedia Fireworks |
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To display but not edit JPEG and GIF files:
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Microsoft Word |
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Microsoft Publisher |
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ACDSee |
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Microsoft Image Viewer |
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