At Map of Suriname we offer various formats for every type of user. From layered source files for the professional to optimized web assets.
Vectors are mathematically built and can be infinitely enlarged without loss of quality. This is essential for professional graphic design.
Our Districts Master Kit is delivered as a layered PDF. This allows you to select and edit each district individually in Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer.
The Black Map Shape is ideal as an SVG. It is small in size, sharp on every screen and can be directly imported into tools like Figma for modern interfaces.
Sometimes you just need an image. For reports, presentations or social media, our pixel files are the best choice.
Use PNG when you need transparency or the highest quality for offline use.
Perfect for websites. WebP offers the same quality as PNG but at a fraction of the file size.
For print, resolution is everything. Our TIFF files are uncompressed and set to 300 DPI (Dots Per Inch). This guarantees that the borders of the Flag Map of Suriname roll off the press sharp in books, magazines or on posters.
On the left you see a Vector (mathematically calculated, sharp at any scale), on the right a Raster/Pixel image (visible loss of quality when enlarged).
Vector
Sharp at every size.
Raster
Can pixelate when enlarged.
It is tempting: you see a beautiful map on Facebook, save it via "Save Image As" and paste it into your design. Never do this.
Social media platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp are built for speed, not quality. As soon as an image is uploaded, a process called Aggressive Compression kicks in.
It might look okay on your phone screen, but as soon as you print it or show it on a large screen, your design falls through. Your professional appearance disappears and the territorial integrity of the map becomes literally "vague". Always use the direct source files from this platform.