I would definitely opt for .EPS format over others. Vector data is valuable object data and to throw that away by converting it to a flat raster (BMP, JPG, TIF, etc) is a waste.
Also avoid Copy / Paste if you are concerned about the quality of smaller objects.
When you copy vectors from one Windows program to another you are using Windows Clipboard which stores the data in memory as an Enhanced Windows Metafile or in other words a .EMF file.
So when you are copying a CorelDRAW file or .EPS file from one application to another (not within an application) it is being converted - AKA destroyed - to a .EMF file which reduces its quality and accuracy.
Take the examples below which show:
The original "e" in CorelDRAW is 5.2mm.
- An "e" exported from CorelDRAW in .EPS format and opened in to Wilcom ES
- An "e" Copied from CorelDRAW and pasted in to Wilcom ES 2006
- An "e" exported from CorelDRAW in .EMF format and opened in to Wilcom ES
Firstly you will notice the size difference... the EPS is true to the original graphic size which EMF and Copy / Paste (also using .EMF) is the wrong size.
Secondly, the shape of the .EMF is horrible and not true to the original file, whereas the smarter .EPS retained the original nodes and shape.
Again, it may only make a big difference if you are getting into smaller objects like lettering. Large fill shapes probably wont make much of a difference.
My tip is stick with .EPS!
(also attached is the .EMB with the sample graphics inserted) |