File Compression
File compression will reduce the size of your files. Many file compression programs will also archive several files into a single compressed file. There are two important reasons to archive and compress your files.
- Quick file uploads over the Internet.
- Your artwork arrives to our server in one complete package.
Compression Software
You will need software to archive and compress your files. The following are links to web sites for a few of the many file compression programs available.
StuffIt
Aladdin Systems ( www.aladdinsys.com ) sells a product called "StuffIt Deluxe" for the Macintosh. StuffIt will compress and decompress files.
A portion of the full StuffIt product called "DropStuff" provides file compression and is available for download as shareware. DropStuff is available for the Apple Macintosh and Windows 95 / 98 / NT 4.0.
WinZip
Nico Mak Computing, Inc. ( www.winzip.com ) sells a product called "WinZip" for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 /98 / NT that will compress and decompress your files. A fully functional evaluation copy is available for download at no cost.
PKZIP
PKWare Inc. ( www.pkware.com ) sells a shareware product called "PKZIP" for DOS, Windows 3.1x, Windows 9x / NT, OS/2, and Unix that will compress and decompress your files. As shareware the software is available for download and evaluation at no cost.
Compression Instructions
Step by Step instructions for compressing your artwork.
WinZip is a registered trademark of Nico Mak Computing, Inc.
PKZIP is a trademark of PKWARE Inc.
Home | Contact Us | Order | Price | Sizes | Send Art | Gallery | Custom Work | Order Process | Site Map