For the most accurate print results, we recommend converting your images to the sRGB color profile before uploading. Using other profiles (such as Adobe RGB or CMYK) can cause unexpected color shifts in your final product. Below are simple ways to check and convert your images to sRGB using common tools.
What’s included in this article?
- Why is sRGB recommended
- How to change the color profile on Mac (Preview)
- How to change the color profile in Photoshop
- How to change the color profile on Windows
- Additional software and tools for converting to sRGB
Why is sRGB recommended?
Our printers are optimized for the sRGB color profile. If your image uses a different profile, such as Adobe RGB or CMYK, the colors may not print as expected.
Converting your images to sRGB before uploading helps ensure:
- More accurate and consistent color
- Better alignment between what you see on screen and what prints
- Fewer unexpected color shifts in your final product
sRGB is the most widely supported color profile across devices, browsers, and printing systems. While other profiles can display a wider range of colors, sRGB provides the most consistent and reliable results for printing.
By standardizing on sRGB, we’re able to simplify the process and ensure your images print as accurately as possible.
How to change the color profile on Mac (Preview)
- Open your image in Preview
- Select Tools from the top menu, then click Assign Profile
- Choose sRGB IEC61966-2.1 from the dropdown
- Click OK
- Go to File > Export
- Set the format to JPEG and quality to Best
- Save the new file
Tip:
To confirm the profile, open the new file in Preview and go to Tools > Show Inspector. The ColorSync Profile should display sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
How to change the color profile in Photoshop
- Open your image in Photoshop
- Go to Edit > Convert to Profile
- Set the Destination Space to sRGB IEC61966-2.1
- Click OK
- Go to File > Save As and save your image
How to change the color profile on Windows
If you don’t have editing software installed, you can use a free online converter:
- Go to cmyk2rgb.com
- Upload your image
- Set the output format to JPG
- Convert and download your file
Additional tools for converting to sRGB
If you prefer other software, here are a few easy options:
Adobe Lightroom (Desktop & Mobile)
- Export your image and set the color space to sRGB in the export settings
Canva
- Download your design as a JPG or PNG (exports are automatically in sRGB)
GIMP (Free software)
- Go to Image > Color Management > Convert to Color Profile
- Select sRGB and export your file
Affinity Photo
- Go to Document > Convert Format / ICC Profile
- Select sRGB IEC61966-2.1 and export
Online tools (quick option)
- Convertio.co
- CloudConvert.com