Just clicked onto one of my images today that was only uploaded as a vector file and see that the customer is now being given the option to download as a JPG as well.

 

I always suspected they never offered this option because it gave them an advantage in bragging rights about how many images they have. And for that reason I doubt they'll completely get rid of the solo jpg files any time soon. It would mean a huge dip in the total number of images they have.

But, it's still nice to see the integration of jpg and vector options on one file. I think this is something SS really needs to continue working on, giving buyers more options and flexibility with vector purchases. And I still think they have a long way to go to catch up to what other companies are offering, especially in terms of editable text in vectors, alternative formats like AI, PSD, etc.

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Looks like they're just using the jpg preview uploaded with the vector as the jpg file version. Which is fine, except that not everyone uploads high-res previews with vectors. Mine are typically around 2400x2400, but some older ones are far smaller.

Guess I'll have to get into the habit of uploading larger previews.

They said they'll make a formal announcement with specs, etc. if the test works out. Not sure how they'd handle older, smaller jpg previews. I always output mine large because I got in the habit when I submitted to Veer.