A pixelated or blurry logo is more than just an aesthetic issue—it's a brand credibility killer. Whether it's on business cards, websites, or billboards, a low-quality logo makes your business look unprofessional. The good news? Any pixelated logo can be restored to perfect quality.
Interactive Comparison
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Common Logo Problems Explained
Symptoms
- • Visible square pixels
- • Jagged edges
- • Blurry when scaled
Root Cause
Low resolution raster image
Solution
Convert to vector format (SVG)
Symptoms
- • Blocky compression artifacts
- • Color banding
- • Halos around text
Root Cause
Excessive JPEG compression
Solution
Recreate as vector or use PNG
Symptoms
- • White background box
- • Poor quality on colored backgrounds
- • Cannot resize
Root Cause
Incorrect file format choice
Solution
Convert to SVG or PNG with transparency
Symptoms
- • Blurry business cards
- • Pixelated printed materials
- • Unprofessional appearance
Root Cause
72 DPI instead of 300 DPI
Solution
Vectorize for infinite resolution
How to Diagnose Your Logo's Issues
Check the file format
Is it .jpg, .png, .gif? These are raster formats that pixelate when scaled.
Test scalability
Zoom to 200%. If it gets blurry or pixelated, it's not vector.
Check resolution
Right-click → Properties. If it shows dimensions in pixels, it's raster.
Review file size
Vector logos are typically smaller than 1MB. Large files indicate raster.
- ❌ Logo looks fuzzy on retina displays
- ❌ Printer requests "higher resolution"
- ❌ Can't scale for billboard/signage
- ❌ White box around logo on colored backgrounds
- ❌ File format is JPEG or low-res PNG
- ✅ File format is SVG, AI, or EPS
- ✅ Stays crisp at any zoom level
- ✅ Small file size (under 500KB)
- ✅ Transparent background works perfectly
- ✅ Printer accepts without issues
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Logo Vectorization Tools Comparison
Pros
- ✓ Advanced AI technology
- ✓ Instant conversion
- ✓ High accuracy
- ✓ Web-based
Cons
- ✗ Requires credits for multiple conversions
Best For
Professional logo restoration with AI
Pros
- ✓ Industry standard
- ✓ Image Trace feature
- ✓ Full editing suite
- ✓ Enhanced presets 2024
Cons
- ✗ Expensive subscription
- ✗ Learning curve
- ✗ Desktop only
Best For
Professional designers
Pros
- ✓ Best auto-trace quality
- ✓ Full color support
- ✓ Transparency support
Cons
- ✗ Expensive desktop version
- ✗ Limited editing features
Best For
Batch logo conversions
Pros
- ✓ Completely free
- ✓ Full vector editor
- ✓ Trace Bitmap feature
Cons
- ✗ Limited color support in trace
- ✗ Steeper learning curve
Best For
Budget-conscious users
Pros
- ✓ One-time purchase
- ✓ Professional features
- ✓ Great UI
Cons
- ✗ No auto-trace feature
- ✗ Manual tracing required
Best For
Manual logo recreation
Step-by-Step Logo Restoration Process
Complete Restoration Workflow
Assess Current Logo
Check format, resolution, and identify issues
Gather Source Files
Find highest quality version available
Choose Method
AI conversion for speed, manual for precision
Prepare File
Clean background, maximize resolution
Convert to Vector
Use chosen tool to create SVG
Refine Results
Adjust colors, smooth paths if needed
Export Formats
Save SVG, PNG, PDF versions
Test Applications
Verify on website, print, and signage
Logo Requirements by Platform
- • Format: Vector (AI/EPS/PDF)
- • Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
- • Color: CMYK for print
- • Size: 2" typical width
- • Format: SVG preferred
- • Fallback: PNG with transparency
- • Retina: 2x resolution version
- • Color: RGB/sRGB
- • Format: PNG or JPG
- • Profile: 400x400px min
- • Cover: Platform specific
- • Compression: Minimal
- • Format: Vector required
- • Color: Pantone/CMYK
- • Bleed: 3mm typically
- • Resolution: 300+ DPI
- • Format: Vector essential
- • Banners: 150 DPI at size
- • Vehicle wraps: Vector only
- • Signage: EPS/AI format
- • Format: PNG or GIF
- • Size: 150px width max
- • File size: Under 50KB
- • Background: Transparent
Pro Tips for Perfect Logo Restoration
- • Always work with the highest resolution source
- • Remove any background before vectorizing
- • Simplify complex gradients when possible
- • Keep original colors noted (hex/Pantone)
- • Test at multiple sizes (tiny to huge)
- • Check on different backgrounds
- • Verify colors in print preview
- • Save master file in multiple formats
- • Create "Logo-Master" folder
- • Include: SVG, AI/EPS, PNG, PDF versions
- • Add color guide document
- • Include usage guidelines
- • Using JPEG for logos (ever!)
- • Ignoring color space differences
- • Not testing before printing
- • Forgetting transparent versions
About the Author
Sarah Mitchell
Senior Graphic Designer & Vector Specialist
Sarah Mitchell is a graphic designer and vector conversion expert with over 10 years of experience helping businesses, e-commerce sellers, and creative professionals optimize their digital assets. She has converted over 50,000 images to SVG format and specializes in logo vectorization, print-ready graphics, and scalable web assets. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design and has worked with brands ranging from Etsy sellers to Fortune 500 companies.
Areas of Expertise:
Credentials:
- • BFA Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design
- • Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) - Illustrator
- • 10+ years professional design experience
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