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Texstyle
Texstyle
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November 17, 2021
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My jpeg file looks dull when I save it from photoshop?

  • November 17, 2021
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I am a beginner textile designer. My files are done in RGB code. When I save my photoshop file to jpeg for printing it becomes dull. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong?

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Correct answer TheDigitalDog
@Texstyle wrote:

Hi Per

In Photoshop it says untagged RGB(8bpc).

 

And that's the problem! You must tag the image data. Without, you have RGB mystery meat, numbers with no scale (color space) and Photoshop assumes a color space that may not be correct. The data came from where, in what color space? 

Once you know the answer, or once you try differing profiles to get the color appearance you want, use the same profile to assign to that data in the future. See:

http://digitaldog.net/files/06AssignProfileCommand.pdf

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Kukurykus
Kukurykus
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November 18, 2021

Moderator replace Actions and scripting label by Cross-app workflows in this thread (and remove my post).

Per Berntsen
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Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
Community Expert
November 17, 2021

What is the embedded color profile of the jpg?

To find out, open it in Photoshop, click the little arrow bottom left on the status bar, and choose Document Profile.

 

 

In what application does the jpg look dull?

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    Texstyle
    TexstyleAuthor
    Participant
    November 18, 2021

    Hi Per

    In Photoshop it says untagged RGB(8bpc).

    When I look at it bridge v12.0 is when it looks dull. 

    Is that what you mean?

     

    TheDigitalDog
    TheDigitalDogCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    November 18, 2021
    @Texstyle wrote:

    Hi Per

    In Photoshop it says untagged RGB(8bpc).

     

    And that's the problem! You must tag the image data. Without, you have RGB mystery meat, numbers with no scale (color space) and Photoshop assumes a color space that may not be correct. The data came from where, in what color space? 

    Once you know the answer, or once you try differing profiles to get the color appearance you want, use the same profile to assign to that data in the future. See:

    http://digitaldog.net/files/06AssignProfileCommand.pdf

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