Is it necessary to convert RGB to CMYK photos if you simply print at home?

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• How to convert RGB to CMYK images in batches

  Hello

  Can someone explain in a way step by step how to convert RGB to CMYK images batch?

  Thanks in advance

  If you do not want to use Photoshop for the conversion of bact there are several ways, including lots and Image Procesor under the file > controller or file > Scripts of PS.

  However, my preference is to use the script from Russell Brown: Image Processor Pro, via the bridge:

  http://www.russellbrown.com/scripts.html

  Like other similar is transformative image:

  http://www.scriptsrus.TalkTalk.NET/

  Both allow you to make several conversions simultaneously, different sizes and file types and actions running before or after conversion.

• Is it possible to convert RGB to CMYK images in Photoshop elements 12 or 6 Lighroom?

  Hello

  I am a freelance photographer, asked to produce images in CMYK mode to print. For the type of work that I normally do, Photoshop Elements is good enough. So, I bought not the full program of Photoshop. I can´t seem to find a way to convert my RGB to CMYK files. Someone at - it suggestions on how to do it?

  Grateful for any help.

  Kind regards

  Anna

  Elements has no CMYK support. You need the full Photoshop for this.

  However - you have good CMYK profile for the real press and used paper. If they ask CMYK without specifying exactly what CMYK profile to use, it's a gift: they have no idea of what they are doing. So ask them that.

  In any case, the common nowadays procedure is to present photography as RGB equipment, to be converted to CMYK destination on final export as PDF ready from the program layout (InDesign). This means that the images are placed as RGB in InDesign. In this way the material can be easily reused for press different conditions.

  In other words, if they run a color managed properly the process. There are still some who don't.

  CMYK standards vary around the world. The default value of Photoshop's us Web Coated (SWOP), which is not used anywhere outside America. Here in Europe the most commonly used are ISO Coated (ECI) 300% or Coated FOGRA39.

• It is possilble to convert RGB to CMYK in PES 11?

  My external printer uses CMYK only and when they convert my RGB to CMYK image, color printed is different then the color that I see on my screen.  I searched the community for a similar question previously asked, but discussions gives me for PES 11.  Thank you.

  It is the same for all versions of PSE: No. Adobe is very strict on conservation that as one of the differences between PSE and Psalm you could ask your printing service if they do. They will generally, but at an extra cost. If you need to do this a lot you should consider the upgrade to CC.

• Convert RGB to CMYK and RGB image

  Hey.

  I wonder if anyone has any experience with conversion of RGB to CMYK and RGB image?

  I had a TIF in RGB, then convert to CMYK, but I thought it would be best to keep in RGB, so I converted. I read that he meant to cause losses in the data, but I don't see anything in the image, it's always very huge and 2 RGB files has the same size as well. Is there a way to compare the resolution of 2 images somehow, or how I can see what I've lost through 2 conversions?

  
  

  Thanks for help

  You wrote:

  "I read that he meant to cause losses in the data, but I don't see anything on the image.

  Data loss, you refer relates to the compromise made when appearing in RGB colors fall outside the range of available colors printing inks. In such a case, substitutions are made in the conversion of RGB to CMYK based on your choice of the Conversion Option > intent found in Edit > color settings. The good news is that if you don't see a color change when you switch from RGB to CMYK and vice versa, this means that none of the colors in RGB mode are outside of the range of CMYK ink. I suggest that intention more appropriate for the mode switches such as the one you mentioned Relative Colorimetry is the choice more practical.

  When RGB, clicking Cmd + there will show a color change if the colors are outside the range of ink. Another signal is an exclamation point beside the CMYK numbers in the info panel. To see which areas of the image are affected by the limitation of printing ink, choose View > Gamut Warning.

• Pro RGB to CMYK photo

  Can you please recommend the best way to convert 16-bit files Pro Photo RGB CMYK for printing prepress?

  I shot images for a Web site and print.  They want the images in a catalog and now I need to convert them also.

  I thank very you much for your valuable contribution.  I want to do it right the first time.

  Beth

  Beth,

  Everything above is correct, but... where it is going to be printed? What you have to offer? A pdf file, an Indesign? Is your monitor calibated? If this is not the case, how do you know if the colors are ok? As Peter pointed out, you know the profile that the printer will use?

  My best guess is, convert it to a 'standard' (in Europe, we have the standard "iso" for coated or uncoated stock) CMYK profile in photoshop and make a "standard" CMYK pdf Send this pdf to the printer and ask for proof of color on paper, digital without evidence).

  Once you have, you can refine your picture converted to match your level.

  Good luck, gert

• Color setting required in RGB to CMYK

  Hi all

  We made a photop for brochure & convert RGB to CMYK.

  Can I take any color setting in my Photoshop CS5 (I have a MAC)

  

  If printing is cooperative, it would be best to send only RGB profile images.

  You will get a paper until the race is printed?

  I recommend that read you about color management (for example in help or the http://www.gballard.net/psd/cmstheory.html ).

• Photos of RGB and CMYK PDF

  Hello

  The press asked me to create a file PDF of CMYK to print. Do I need to change all the photos I have of RGB to CMYK, or is it enough for just the print to PDF with CMYK properties?

  Export to PDF using the press setting will automatically convert RGB to CMYK.

  Bob

• How can I convert images RGB to CMYK for PACKAGING - InDesign CC?

  I understand that everyone can be exported as pdf CMYK - but I am sharing a project with another designer and she needs to get all her files - many of whom are RGB - need them CMYK.  Thank you!

  You can not convert the links during the packaging color mode - and you don't need to, probably. Why do you have CMYK? Unless you know the correct output space now and not re - purpose provide the file in the future (and even if these things are true and you don't need to Validating adjustments of the conversion to color) there is no advantage and disadvantage, to be converted to CMYK before export.

• Layer merged after the use of convert to RGB to CMYK profile

  Hi all

  I'm converting a drawing printed in photoshop cs5 from RGB to CMYK. My layer merged after the use of convert to RGB to CMYK profile.

  After this, I save the file and close it, and I didn't have a backup of this file.

  Now please suggest how can I recover my all layers

  I don't need that my layers back...  Please help me

  Finally you all say there is no way back...

  because I checked flattened when I convert.

  No Way Back, I'll take care of it in the future

  Thank you all

• How to make an RGB or CMYK AI file to STAY in color, despite the presence of black?

  I give up. If I presented all lines at all in black to start, no matter how much color needs to go in the illustration, it will be necessary to constantly hit the color/options/RGB or CMYK registration to continue working in color. Complete a curve, join the ends, fill it with red... No, it seems, with the grey wire. Go to the color, poke 'options' Panel, scroll down to RGB. Check. Back to the figure of the curve. Adjust the black line. Fill with... Gray again. Back to color Panel. And so on. Is it possible to declare an image "RGB" or even "CMYK" and make it stick? I mean, same CMYK? What Black INCLUDES? And you, CMYK? I tried Document Setup-did not have a difference.

  The only solution I can think, after all this, is to dump black entirely and start all the drawings with lines of red, blue, green or dark blood. Does anyone have a better solution?

  If you select your line, not the K 100% color panel shows?

  Then, you work with the grayscale option.

  Select a line, choose: select > same outline color.

  Go to the Options of the color Panel and switch to CMYK.

• How to automatically convert RGB objects.

  I'm running a problem with preliminary controls automated when deliver PDFs for print to some of our partners, bounce, based on vector objects that use RGB color chart. My task is being intermediaries between a creative agency who designs our advertising and release to the magazines who use them for printing. I usually resize the files slightly based on the catalogue, check that related images are correct and so a minor update, it must be simple cool stuff. Unfortunately a lot of the design of our agency files use a mix of RGB and CMYK shades for objects and this has been repeatedly causing the pre-flight automated software used by one of our partners, and then I have to track down each object and convert them, reviewing the files several times if I lack. Although Illustrator is not the ideal program for print advertising, I want to solve it is much simpler, if the document is in a CMYK profile, then I never get denial for the RGB color chart, as they are converted. Is it possible to automatically check color chart RGB in InDesign, or bring marked in step of the package (seems not catch).

  Thank you!

  Makes the PDF?

  It's pretty easy to define a preflight profile in the ID to the RGB color flag, and you should be able to convert a specified CMYK profile automatically on the export of color if you are using the right settings.

  For the most part, this resembles that done needs of a PDF file to implement a predefined export to convert the color to the printer specified by the profile.

• How to change the default value for [Black] RGB to CMYK Indesign CC2015

  I inherited a file which is defined by default black in RGB. In the preparation of the document, its intention is set up to print. How can I change the mode from RGB to CMYK color? I already tried to convert profiles and assigning profiles. I use InDesign CC2015.

  Thank you!

  Create a new print document with the same basic grid settings and the same size of document with page 2.

  Drag all the pages from one to the other document.

  Remove the first 2 pages.

• Converting Images to CMYK for Print Publication

  When in my workflow should I be converting images to CMYK for print publication?

  Currently, I shoot FIRST pictures with my SLR in Adobe RGB, import images into Photoshop for manipulating and then convert the final image, the size to CMYK before placing it in my Indesign document. Before you go to print, I convert my PDF files using the [PDF / X - 1a: 2001] preset. I use a system that is balanced with a profile for my monitor.

  As many of my photos have shades of green, I am often disappointed by the conversion to CMYK because lose I the saturation and brightness. I'm doing something wrong? Is there a better way to preserve the quality of the color in my images when you go to a printer?

  Never. Leave it as RGB.

  All modern printers should happily accept RGB images. PDF/X-4 is the modern

  standard. X-1a can be described as archaic.

• Auto RGB to CMYK

  When I open a file in photoshop cs5, I want that it automatically converted from RGB to CMYK with me having to kick off any action.  I got this Setup on my old computer.  Pls help.

  Maybe you had an Action or Script and it triggered by the event is open to

  File > Scripts > Script event handler

  But why to convert CMYK images anyway?

  And you are certain that particular CMYK meets all future needs?