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Ian25293035vvij
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September 6, 2022
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Is there a way to separate colours on to separate layers when the image is flat color on photoshop?

  • September 6, 2022
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I have many images and need to split them in to individual colours on separate layers in photoshop.  The images are flat colour but the colours are defined.  Is this possible without using the colour range tool?

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    Kayakbabe1
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    October 4, 2024

    Or google your problem... https://youtu.be/PHRTR4APxds 

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    Kayakbabe1
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    October 4, 2024

    It sounds like you are trying to do color separations for a printing process. If so photoshop and illustrator can both print color separations for you. But you will get cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. There is a way to specify the exact color of the inks, but I have not done that in years. With digital printing nowadays, color separations are a lost art. 

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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    September 6, 2022

    You haven’t mentioned the Color Space, so please post some of the images or at the very least meaningful screenshots including the pertinent Panels. 

      @mj
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      @mjCommunity Expert
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      September 6, 2022

      Hi @Ian25293035vvij,

      Channels can also be used to make selections too.

      Here's a resource: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/channel-basics.html

      You'll focus on color channels.

      Let us know how you go.

      mj

       

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