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The colour changes depending on what file format you choose?!?

Aug 11, 2012 7:31 AM

So I have noticed that depending on what file format you choose the colour changes slightly. Why is this?

 

For example I exported something in PDF and the colour changed yet when the PDF was printed it came out exactly how the colour should be. When I ex

187 Views   2 Replies   Latest reply: emil emil, Aug 11, 2012 11:08 AM
 
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  • DocPixel-BMW
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    1. DocPixel-BMW,
    Aug 11, 2012 7:42 AM   in reply to edisonmax
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    If you're working in CMYK, "softproof" your colors by choosing View->Overprint Preview. Note the keyboard shortcut

     

    If you're working in RGB, make sure the Creative Suite color management is synced. This is done through Bridge. May I suggest looking that up in Adobe Help.

     
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    2. emil emil,
    Aug 11, 2012 11:08 AM   in reply to edisonmax
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    edisonmax wrote:

     

    ... I exported something in PDF and the colour changed ...

    Illustrator can't Export to PDF, it can Save As, Save a Copy, and print to PDF file. The PDF settings in the first two options show automatically. What settings did you use? How are you comparing the color change - on same program and hardware?

     
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