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Can I commit or convert my Dot Gain 20% proof view into a real grayscale image?
Hey everyone,
I’m running into a problem with Photoshop’s grayscale workflow and the “Dot Gain 20%” proof setup. I really like using the Dot Gain 20% proof because it lets me work in color while visually seeing my image as grayscale, and I can color-pick the the original image's colors while painting in grayscale = when i turn off the dot gain i get the colored version.
The issue:
When I try to export or commit what I see in the Dot Gain 20% proof (for example convert to a true grayscale file), there doesn’t seem to be a direct way to “bake” that look into my image. If I use things like “Hue/Saturation > Saturation: 0” to switch to grayscale, the values don’t match what I see in Dot Gain 20%. It’s not the same as the proof view.
I know I could take a screenshot, but that loses detail and resolution (especially for large images).
I’d rather have a way to commit or export exactly what I see, with the Dot Gain 20% proof applied, at full resolution.
Questions:
- Is there a direct way to “apply” or flatten the Dot Gain 20% proof view, so what I see is what I get in my exported image?
- If not, is there a reliable workaround (script, filter, color profile hack, or export method) that can give me the same result without having to stitch screenshots?
I appreciate any tips or hacks you all have! Thanks so much.
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