Photoshop WebP Images Lose Color Accuracy After Save (ICC Profile Issue)
Hi Adobe Team,
I’m facing a color accuracy issue in Photoshop when working with WebP images, and this problem appears to be consistent across multiple projects.
Problem Description
When I open a WebP image in Photoshop, the colors look correct initially. However, after making minor edits (even without changing color settings) and exporting/saving the file again as WebP or PNG, the final image looks washed out or slightly faded compared to the original.
This issue becomes more noticeable on web browsers, especially Chrome, and mobile devices.
Steps to Reproduce
Open a WebP image in Photoshop
Do a small edit (crop, resize, or text overlay)
Export the image as WebP or PNG
Compare the exported image with the original in a browser
Expected Result
Colors should remain consistent before and after export.
Actual Result
Colors appear dull or desaturated, especially skin tones and brand colors.
Additional Observations
The issue seems related to ICC color profile handling
Happens more often when “Convert to sRGB” is enabled
PNG exports sometimes behave better than WebP, but the issue is still noticeable
Why This Is a Problem
I manage an eCommerce website where product images must stay color-accurate for branding and customer trust.
This issue directly affects the product visuals on my website.
Incorrect colors create confusion for customers and increase return requests.
System Information
Photoshop Version: Latest (Creative Cloud)
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
Export Format: WebP / PNG
Color Space: sRGB
I’d appreciate it if the team could confirm whether this is a known issue and if a fix or workaround is planned.
Thank you.
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