About this service
What can I do with this online tool?
You can convert images from the RGB to the CMYK colorspace.
The RGB scheme is used mainly for computer displays, while the CMYK model is used for printed color hard copies.
If you want to have something printed professionally, like postcard, brochure, a flyer or business card, your printer will sometime request your files be submitted in CMYK mode.
What are these profiles and which should I use?
CMYK profiles describe how a color should be printed. Profiles are device dependent, each profile describes a specific press
and paper type. That means that there is no "generic" CMYK profile that will suit all press conditions.
You need to discuss with your print provider which profile is most appropriate.
However, If you haven't been given any information about the press type or if you don't understand terms like "web press," "GCR," and "UCA,"
you should probably stick to the "ISO Coated v2 300% ECI (which is selected by default).
This profile is used for the high quality printing and also CMYK images that use this profile are easy to adapt for different press conditions.
When I convert RGB TO CMYK the whole color changes?
Question: I needed to convert to a CMYK format, I tried your online utility with the "default" (generic) conversion.
My ordinary windows "photo and fax" viewer seems to make the resulting image look right again (as far as the HUE goes) on my monitor.
But the colors sure seems to have lost their richness and vibrancy.
Is that just because the view is re-converting back to RGB to display it?
Answer:
Some RGB colors that you can see on your monitor (in particular, blue, green and all bright vibrant colors) cannot be printed and/or replicated with standard CMYK inks.
Keep in mind that, when creating a file for print, you should always make the original file in CMYK color mode before starting to work on it.
