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Hugh Betcha
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December 28, 2022
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ColorSync folder is missing since upgrade to Studio Mac running Monterey 12.6.1

  • December 28, 2022
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It appears that my ColorSync folder is missing...

I upgraded to a Studio Mac (running Monterey 12.6.1)

I have a custom ICC profile I want to install like I did on my old Mac Pro - but I can't...

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Correct answer Hugh Betcha

I only found it through this process:

1. Launch Colorsync Utility

2. Find Colorsync folder via menu - save in sidebar

3. Now I can copy into that folder which wwas previously invisible no matter what I did!

 

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Participant
February 10, 2023

You were used to place your .icc profiles in: Library > ColorSync > Profiles. Me too.

since maybe Big Sur, things have slightly changed:

1) You weren't actually placing your icc profiles in a root folder but in a session folder (user). This folder is not anymore, thus you don't find it.

2) The way you used to do that is good and still working, but you have to do it in the library root folder: go to: HD > Library > ColorSync (here it is!) > profiles.

In addition I have been told that you can copy that ColorSync folder and place it where you thought it was lacking (..into the user library).

But it seems unecessary as per now placing the icc into the root library makes them available for all users of that machine, and not only one, even though you are probably the only one user of it.

feedbacks welcome

Hugh Betcha
Legend
December 28, 2022

I do not understand why, but after some time went by, when I looked again, it appeared.

Hugh Betcha
Hugh BetchaAuthorCorrect answer
Legend
January 12, 2023

I only found it through this process:

1. Launch Colorsync Utility

2. Find Colorsync folder via menu - save in sidebar

3. Now I can copy into that folder which wwas previously invisible no matter what I did!

 

NB, colourmanagement
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 12, 2023

Interesting, thanks for the update on your situation -

ICC profiles should be in: 

computer name/hard disk name/Library/Colorsync/Profiles

there are also other locations too as per my earlier link

 

some folders are hidden, the username/ library for instance,

holding down the mouse on the GO menu button and "Alt" at the same time reveals that library 

 

I hope this helps
neil barstow, colourmanagement net - adobe forum volunteer - co-author: 'getting colour right'
google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

NB, colourmanagement
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 28, 2022

More on this

 

I hope this helps
neil barstow, colourmanagement net - adobe forum volunteer - co-author: 'getting colour right'
google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

Kevin Stohlmeyer
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 28, 2022

I have the same OS version and I have Color Sync in Computer/Library/ColorSync.

TheDigitalDog
Inspiring
December 28, 2022

Ditto, Colorsync folders all present.

You can find the location of nearly all profiles using the ColorSync Utility which is an application provided by Apple. 

One of the more common path's for profiles (there are a few): 

/Users/~/Library/ColorSync/Profiles

Place them there, you're good to go. But also see: 

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"
Hugh Betcha
Legend
December 28, 2022

It appears that my ColorSync folder is missing

 

I upgraded to a Studio Mac running Monterey 12.6.1.

 

I have a custom ICC profile I want to install like I did on my old Mac Pro - but I can't...