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Mariam5EB8
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May 21, 2022
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  • May 21, 2022
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Hello Guys,

When exporting the CMYK file in PNG format, the blue color changes into orange and losses the blur effect. Can u help me?

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TheDigitalDog
TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
May 21, 2022

So Export As is broken but you have two options with CMYK there (there should be none):

1. Convert to RGB ON. 

2. Convert to RGB OFF.

If you select Convert to RGB, you end up with an untagged document in sRGB so you'll have to use the Assign Profile command (or just don't even use this buggy means to produce a PNG). 

If the check box is off, it converts to RGB based on the RGB Working Space which is even worse. 

Bottom line: if you have CMYK, stay far away from Export As. 

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
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Mariam5EB8Author
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May 21, 2022

Then how should I export PNG? Or send it in PDF format? 

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Mariam5EB8Author
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May 22, 2022

Do you have the RGB version prior to converting to CMYK?


Sorry, I don't know what that means. Artboard is in the CMYK version and while saving there is no option to choose the prior.

TheDigitalDog
TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
May 21, 2022

It's untagged RGB which isn't what you want or need and doesn't match the original. Convert to CMYK from RGB first, if indeed, you need a PNG. 

The Export option shouldn't even allow this, but it does (maybe a bug, there are plenty in this new Export). But you just shouldn't even try. 

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Mariam5EB8Author
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May 21, 2022

Yes I need png, the client wants to print it on T-shirt. I exported with "export as PNG",  I'll convert then, thanks mate

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Test Screen Name
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May 21, 2022

You cannot export CMYK to PNG, it's impossible. So it is converted to RGB. This could be a bug, but still, if making PNG, don't work in CMYK.

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    Mariam5EB8Author
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    May 21, 2022

    The client wants print file, so is it okey of I send rgb format? I sent png file in CMYK format before :(( should I send it again amd tell what happend?

    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDog
    Inspiring
    May 21, 2022

    Never send anyone CMYK unless you're 10000% sure they know what to do with it! 

    Send tagged RGB. 

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