• Adobe Illustrator

  RGB to CMYK conversion issue- Pulling my hair out@

  Posted by Bret Smithers on August 10, 2011 at 4:08 pm

  Hi there-
  I have downloaded a VECTOR image from Shutterstock, and it was built as an RGB file. When I try to convert it to CMYK (File–>Document Mode–>Concert to CMYK), it totally whacks out the image. I have tried everything I know how to do, and can’t figure this out. I’ve tried changing the colors in the palette to CMYK, but it doesn’t convert them permanently.

  I’m attaching two files (as JPEGS so you can see the problem), one shows the sunshine image nice and smooth. The other is after the conversion to CMYK.

  If you have any ideas, or want to see the actual file, please email me at bs********@***il.com and I will send you the actual .eps file.

  THANK YOU!

  

  

  Bret Smithers replied 14 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  David Cabestany

  August 10, 2011 at 6:51 pm

  My guess is blending modes are not translating accurately between the two color spaces.
  Post the file here if you can, that will be helpful.
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  Bret Smithers

  August 10, 2011 at 7:08 pm

  Thanks, David, too large to post even when compressed!

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