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Participant
Jun 10, 2018 3:03 PM UTC
Question

Photos appear warmer after uploaded online

After I edit and export my images from Lightroom 5, they look fine on my computer folder. However, when I upload them online to PASS (online gallery) or social media sites like Facebook and Instagram, they are warmer, more saturated. I've noticed this the last 6 months. What could be the cause of this? I am using the Srgb colorspace. My monitor is calibrated. I am using windows 10 pro, Ge force gtx 960. I used fastStone and they lookperfect. But I beleive the change happens when they are uploaded online.

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    Tony_See
    Inspiring
    Jun 12, 2018 1:09 PM UTC

    Please post comparative screen shots: we must see the result to be able to formulate a reply thanks . . .

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    dj_paige
    Legend
    Jun 10, 2018 3:14 PM UTC

    Perhaps your monitor calibration is off (this happens over time) and you need to re-calibrate?

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    Participant
    Jun 10, 2018 3:27 PM UTC

    I calibrated just a few weeks ago and it hasn't helped. The images are fine on my monitor when I am viewing locally, but, I notice the change when I upload them to any online platform (pass, social media, email.... They appear different on my monitor after that point and on my phone, I've even looked at them from another computer and other phones and they appear just as bad, warm and saturated. My best guess is when it hits online that causes the issues I am seeing.

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    dj_paige
    Legend
    Jun 10, 2018 4:28 PM UTC

    What browser or other software is performing the viewing when the photos are online?

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