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Exporting videos from After Effects looks washed out and lighter color

Forum|Forum|9 months ago
July 9, 2025
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When working in after effcets on my mac the color is the way I want it to look and i think it looks great but as soon as I try to export it from after effects the color looks washed out and a lighter color as pictured below. Can anyone help me resolve this issue. Thanks.

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Community Expert

Community Expert

Would you check the color tab of Project Settings in File menu? Color Engine selection would be necessary to change.

mf_918Author

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bottom picture is what I want it to look like but instead it looks like the picture on top

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.

Community Manager

Community Manager

Hi,

Thanks for the message. What kind of Mac do you have? May we see your export settings? I hope we can help!

Thanks,

Kevin

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio

mf_918Author

Participant

Hello, thank you for responding. I have a Macbook Pro 14inch and these are my settings that I'm hopping that you're reffering too.