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Marie El
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August 16, 2023
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RGB/16# meaning

  • August 16, 2023
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Hello, should I worry if my images are saved as RGB/16# instead of RGB/16*? Thank you for your help

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    Correct answer D Fosse

    The hashtag # means the document is untagged; there is no embedded document icc profile (sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto).

     

    That's a problem you should correct right away. Every file should always have an embedded color profile.

     

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    RoyBoySolorio
    RoyBoySolorio
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    August 16, 2023

    I guess I would ask why 16 bit?  Ok here we go!

    ~Roy
      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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      August 17, 2023

      Minimising quantification effects. 

      Per Berntsen
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      Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
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      August 16, 2023

      RGB/16#

      The # indicates that the image is untagged, i.e. it does not have an embedded color profile.

      Never work with untagged images, it's a recipe for disaster.

      Use Edit > Assign profile to associate a profile with the image. Turn on the preview to see what effect different profiles have. In most cases, sRGB will be correct, but it could also be Adobe RGB, or even ProPhoto. One of these profiles should make the image look right.

      If you create images from scratch, make sure to assign a color profile in the New dialog.

       

      RGB/16*

      The * indicates that the image is in a different color space than the RGB working space.

      This is nothing to worry about, color management will make sure that the image displays correctly.

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        Marie ElAuthor
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        August 16, 2023

        Thank you so much for your quick reply, I really appreciate it! I will do as you say straight away. Have a nice day

        D Fosse
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        D FosseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        August 16, 2023

        The hashtag # means the document is untagged; there is no embedded document icc profile (sRGB, Adobe RGB, ProPhoto).

         

        That's a problem you should correct right away. Every file should always have an embedded color profile.

         

          c.pfaffenbichler
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          c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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          August 16, 2023

          Hurray for »Document Profile« in the Status Bar! 

            c.pfaffenbichler
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            c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
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            August 16, 2023

            Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible? 

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