sky8888
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by sky8888 on Feb 9, 2015 15:39:01 GMT 1, I know that there are dedicated forums I could sign up to to ask this question, but seeing as there's a chance people here use Illustrator I thought I'd try here and if anyone could help me out I would be very grateful
I want to export/save my file as a PDF, but when I do the colours change a little bit in viewing the PDF on the computer.
When I then view the PDF on my phone the colours are way out and look like the contrast has been pushed up a few notches.
Where can I change settings or do something to make the colours consistent?
Thanks!
ps it's CS6 if that makes any difference..
I know that there are dedicated forums I could sign up to to ask this question, but seeing as there's a chance people here use Illustrator I thought I'd try here and if anyone could help me out I would be very grateful
I want to export/save my file as a PDF, but when I do the colours change a little bit in viewing the PDF on the computer.
When I then view the PDF on my phone the colours are way out and look like the contrast has been pushed up a few notches.
Where can I change settings or do something to make the colours consistent?
Thanks!
ps it's CS6 if that makes any difference..
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longshanks
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by longshanks on Feb 9, 2015 16:00:57 GMT 1, Are you working in CMYK? If so there will be differences when the file is previewed. The important thing to ensure is that your CMYK values / Pantones are as they should be. This is the best way to ensure an accurate colour match in print.
When previewing the pdf, or checking it before print make sure you use Adobe Acrobat Pro - the standard Preview might not be an accurate representation of the colours.
There will also be colour differences between screens - so you could look into calibrating your screen perhaps? I wouldnt rely on a phone really.
If you're working in RGB then exporting to CMYK pdf, then that would also explain the differences.
Drop me a PM, and I can give you my email, ping the file over and Ill take a look if you like
Are you working in CMYK? If so there will be differences when the file is previewed. The important thing to ensure is that your CMYK values / Pantones are as they should be. This is the best way to ensure an accurate colour match in print.
When previewing the pdf, or checking it before print make sure you use Adobe Acrobat Pro - the standard Preview might not be an accurate representation of the colours.
There will also be colour differences between screens - so you could look into calibrating your screen perhaps? I wouldnt rely on a phone really.
If you're working in RGB then exporting to CMYK pdf, then that would also explain the differences.
Drop me a PM, and I can give you my email, ping the file over and Ill take a look if you like
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sky8888
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by sky8888 on Feb 10, 2015 16:52:42 GMT 1, Thank you! PM coming your way soon
Thank you! PM coming your way soon
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Momo
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by Momo on Feb 10, 2015 18:46:13 GMT 1, Yup I imagine your set up in RGB (which is really only for screens) and CMYK is for printing and if you think about how those 3 colours and those 4 mix respectively there will always be even the most minute difference. Also depends on the quality and type of screen you have!.. (Try using colour books like RAL or Pantone if you want more control ..
Yup I imagine your set up in RGB (which is really only for screens) and CMYK is for printing and if you think about how those 3 colours and those 4 mix respectively there will always be even the most minute difference. Also depends on the quality and type of screen you have!.. (Try using colour books like RAL or Pantone if you want more control ..
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by hnkpnk on Feb 10, 2015 18:55:32 GMT 1, Even if you're using rgb you may see differences depending on which profile you use. Best for screen (and web) is to use sRGB all the way through. Then it probably will look ok everywhere (on screen).
(AdobeRGB is often used in the CS suite as it has a bigger color space, but then you will get differences when seeing it in programs/browsers that aren't color profiled, such as Office and some web browser.)
Even if you're using rgb you may see differences depending on which profile you use. Best for screen (and web) is to use sRGB all the way through. Then it probably will look ok everywhere (on screen).
(AdobeRGB is often used in the CS suite as it has a bigger color space, but then you will get differences when seeing it in programs/browsers that aren't color profiled, such as Office and some web browser.)
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sky8888
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Help with Adobe Illustrator, by sky8888 on Feb 13, 2015 23:48:02 GMT 1, Are you working in CMYK? If so there will be differences when the file is previewed. The important thing to ensure is that your CMYK values / Pantones are as they should be. This is the best way to ensure an accurate colour match in print. When previewing the pdf, or checking it before print make sure you use Adobe Acrobat Pro - the standard Preview might not be an accurate representation of the colours. There will also be colour differences between screens - so you could look into calibrating your screen perhaps? I wouldnt rely on a phone really. If you're working in RGB then exporting to CMYK pdf, then that would also explain the differences. Drop me a PM, and I can give you my email, ping the file over and Ill take a look if you like
I was going to PM you - thank you for your kind offer - but realised in your advice the problem is solved 
You were right and it was the preview misrepresenting the colours. I don't have Adobe Acrobat Pro and was viewing in a standard viewer. I tried just printing it out and the colours were all matched up to the original Illustrator file as they should be, so that is great. My concern had been that if the pdf appeared different that that might transfer to the printed version, but obviously it does not work like that.
Thanks also for other people's comments which have helped me understand more about rgb v cmyk
I'm new to this
Are you working in CMYK? If so there will be differences when the file is previewed. The important thing to ensure is that your CMYK values / Pantones are as they should be. This is the best way to ensure an accurate colour match in print. When previewing the pdf, or checking it before print make sure you use Adobe Acrobat Pro - the standard Preview might not be an accurate representation of the colours. There will also be colour differences between screens - so you could look into calibrating your screen perhaps? I wouldnt rely on a phone really. If you're working in RGB then exporting to CMYK pdf, then that would also explain the differences. Drop me a PM, and I can give you my email, ping the file over and Ill take a look if you like I was going to PM you - thank you for your kind offer - but realised in your advice the problem is solved You were right and it was the preview misrepresenting the colours. I don't have Adobe Acrobat Pro and was viewing in a standard viewer. I tried just printing it out and the colours were all matched up to the original Illustrator file as they should be, so that is great. My concern had been that if the pdf appeared different that that might transfer to the printed version, but obviously it does not work like that. Thanks also for other people's comments which have helped me understand more about rgb v cmyk I'm new to this |
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