Choose one identity first
A brand board may show several logo ideas, colors and mockups. Decide which identity you mean before drawing a boundary. Record its label or its location on the board.
LogoTidy asks you to choose one complete logo outside mockup views.
Sources for this point: LogoTidy AI logo file guide.
Do not take a symbol from one concept and lettering from another unless you intend and approve that design change. File preparation should follow one clear choice.
Prefer a flat complete view
| View on the board | What to do |
|---|---|
| Flat and complete | Use this as the first choice. |
| Flat with palette labels nearby | Select the full logo and leave those labels outside. |
| Tilted on a bag or card | Ask for a flat original of the same mark. |
| Tiny icon version only | Ask for the complete intended identity. |
Cropping changes boundaries.
Sources for this point: GIMP crop guide.
A smaller boundary around a tilted picture does not by itself remove its tilt. Treat that as a reason to ask for a flat source. Do not describe a guessed flat version as the recovered original.
Include all intended logo parts
- Find the farthest points of the selected symbol and letters.
- Include the tagline when it belongs to the mark.
- Keep dots, accents and outline ends inside the selection.
- Leave a little room around those parts.
- Exclude contact details or board captions unless they are truly part of the approved logo.
Keep the full board as a reference. A crop can make it harder to see which concept was selected. A note such as upper left flat logo can help someone compare the choice without guessing.
Check the selected size and spelling
A large board can contain a small chosen mark. For example, a 2400 pixel board may show that mark only 200 pixels across. This is an invented size example. Inspect the chosen artwork width and the letters themselves.
Use the selected mark, rather than the board size, to check source needs. The screenshot guide explains the selected source rule and what to do when details are missing.
Check selected source size and processing rules
Record the choice before preparation
| Field | What to keep |
|---|---|
| Source | Original board filename. |
| Chosen concept | Its label or clear position. |
| Wording | Confirmed name and tagline. |
| Boundary | A view showing the whole selected mark. |
| Questions | Any unreadable or missing detail. |
Compare the prepared result with that record. Stop if it silently combines ideas or loses intended parts. The selection is complete when one identity, its full boundary and its exact wording are clear.
Sources
These sources support the points linked above. Each date shows when we checked that source.
- LogoTidy AI logo file guide
LogoTidy explains chosen AI logo preparation and review Checked . - GIMP crop guide
Cropping changes image boundaries Checked .