Color profiles

Color profiles in artwork data tell how colors should look when printed or shown on a screen.

While color profiles help colors look the same on different devices, they can sometimes make colors look wrong when printed. Which is why we recommend to avoid using color profiles. This way, you make sure your printed artwork looks just like you want it to.

What if I want to use an exact colors according to color profile I have set up?

If you insist colors to match precisely with the color profile you use, especially regarding the color appearance, you should apply that profile (in Photoshop, choose 'convert to profile'). This ensures that the color values adjust correctly to match the profile. Once applied, removing the profile will not alter the colors. However, if the profile is only assigned, removing it will revert the colors to their original appearance.

Please note that we are removing color profiles in pre-approval artwork files sent to you. Color profiles are also automatically removed during RIP (rasterization) phase of the processing before printing.