Illustrator PDF Export color change

[michaelf37249603]

Hi, 

When I export my Illustrator file to a PDF, the colors change.

I have a CMYK file with a Pantone color in Illustrator 2021.

I exported the file with all the pre set-up and every time it changes the colors.

Any help?

The colors on the left are the good one.

[Ton Frederiks]

Can you share a PDF with Illustrator Editing Capabilities checked that shows problem parts?

[michaelf37249603]

Sure here it is.

But as I use the French version of Illustrator, you will probably need a translation.

Let me know, if you need to understand specific.

[Ton Frederiks]

I think you misunderstood.

Please save a PDF from the .ai file that shows the problem.

Make sure the encircled option is checked so I can also see the Illustrator part:

 

[michaelf37249603]

There you go!

[Ton Frederiks]

Thank you.

Acrobat has Overprint Preview on in the preferences.

If you do the same in Illustrator: View > Overprint Preview, you will get the same preview.

Overprint preview gives a better impression of how spot (Pantone) colors will look when printed.

[Ton Frederiks]

And if you still see a big difference, check if your color settings are synchronized.