PHOTOSHOP CS3
User Guide
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See also
“Color management policy options” on page 148
Preparing imported graphics for color management
Use the following general guidelines to prepare graphics for being color-managed in Adobe applications:
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Embed an ICC-compliant profile when you save the file. The file formats that support embedded profiles are
JPEG, PDF, PSD (Photoshop), AI (Illustrator), INDD (InDesign), Photoshop EPS, Large Document Format, and
TIFF.
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If you plan to reuse a color graphic for multiple final output devices or media, such as for print, video, and the web,
prepare the graphic using RGB or Lab colors whenever possible. If you must save in a color model other than RGB
or Lab, keep a copy of the original graphic. RGB and Lab color models represent larger color gamuts than most
output devices can reproduce, retaining as much color information as possible before being translated to a smaller
output color gamut.
See also
“Embed a color profile” on page 143
View or change profiles for imported bitmap images (InDesign)
InDesign allows you to view, override, or disable profiles for imported bitmap images. This may be necessary when
you are importing an image containing no profile or an incorrectly embedded profile. For example, if the scanner
manufacturer’s default profile was embedded but you have since generated a custom profile, you can assign the newer
profile.
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Do one of the following:
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If the graphic is already in layout, select it and choose Object > Image Color Settings.
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If you’re about to import the graphic, choose File > Place, select Show Import Options, select and open the file,
and then select the Color tab.
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For Profile, choose the source profile to apply to the graphic in your document. If a profile is currently embedded,
the profile name appears at the top of the Profile menu.
3
(Optional) Choose a rendering intent, and then click OK. In most cases, it’s best to use the default rendering
intent.
Note:
You can also view or change profiles for objects in Acrobat.
See also
“Convert document colors to another profile (Photoshop)” on page 145
