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Great video. I have begun sending RGB to our printer almost exclusively as it gets much closer to what's seen on screen and colors are always more vivid. Modern digital printers aren't limited to CMYK inks and the RIP is going to do a much better job of interpreting the sRGB or Adobe 1998 profiles and use the digital printers' full capability. Refreshing to see this expressed as it's still rare to see anyone admit yes you can send RGB and get nice prints. Don't miss out on that extra gamut.
Hola. Una consulta. Por ejemplo, en photoshop trabajé en espacio de trabajo Adobe RGB 1998. Al exportarlo, ademas de asignar "incrustar ese perfil de color", debo agregar sRGB? Pregunto porque hay una diferencia de tono al exportar solo con "incrustar perfil de color", y al exportarlo con "Convertir sRGB" + "Incrustar perfil de color". Gracias.
Hi there, thanks for sharing the tips. I am still a little confused... since converting RGB to CMYK will become less vibrant, should I start off using CMYK on screen and the print results will match with what I see on screen? In other words, if a bright CMYK colour has shown on-screen will it be equivalent to the actual print results? Or even better if you could kindly make a video to demonstrate the whole process from start to finish (i.e. specify the setting you used when you design your work on screen and compare it to the actual result). I understand it might take up a lot of your time, but I suspect it's going to be a big hit as none of the youtube videos actually show the "how to" video... Thank you for your time!!
Hi! You can design in CMYK, but it might result in slight loss in colors because Print Providers convert the colors to CMYK themselves using their methods. You want to give them as much data to work with, which is why RGB is better for that. Another video showing the process is a great suggestion, and we'll certainly look into doing that. We appreciate the feedback! :)
Thanks for sharing this info! However, I print my own designs and press them. Since i do not use printify, is it best for someone like me to use CMYK and to show a customer the image in CMYK so there are no surprises with the color shifting if I use RGB? Trying to make sure I understand as your video is one of the best and easy to follow.
Hi there! Thanks for your question, we believe it's always a good idea to show your customers the most realistic version of what they should expect. That way they know what they are getting and can establish trust in your brand to purchase again in the future.
Great video. Thank you! Oh NO! I had a test T shirt sent to me from Printify provider Swift POD and the colour on the tee shirt was much more muted than the vibrant colour on my artwork. When I spoke (you can never speak to someone at Printify) I meant on screen chatted with a support person from Printify) they said they could see that the problem was that my design was sent in RBG and should have been sent in CYMK. So I have changed all of my designs to CYMK. Can you confirm what colour format I should be sending my designs to Printify in, RBG or CYMK? Thank you.
Hi Leslie, We're sorry your t-shirt didn't come out as you had hoped. Designs should be uploaded to Printify in the RGB color format. Previewing your artwork in the CMYK color format beforehand will give you a more accurate representation of how the final printed product may look, however. But that should be converted back to RGB before uploading to Printify. The reason for this is that print providers use their own special software to convert from RGB to CMYK. Providing them with an RGB format will give them more color data to work with, resulting in a more accurate final product when it comes to color. Hope this helps, but let us know if you have more questions!
Hmm. I wish the Printify support person hadn’t told me I needed to change all my files from RBG to CYMK. Doing that was a lot of work. Now I have to change them all back. Ok. Thank you. I appreciate your help. On another note. Do you think Printify will ever offer phone support?
@@LeslieStead Hey Leslie, We’re sorry for any misleading information. We’ll actually be releasing another video explaining the topic more in depth later this week, but here’s a link so you can watch it now. ;) ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html As for phone support, there aren’t any plans to implement this at the moment, but we value your feedback and have taken note.
Hello, I have designed a book cover by illustrator. I used it for making the cover RGB colour mode and save as pdf file so my client after print the cover will be any problems of cover color??? Plz let me know🙏🙏🙏
Hey Howard! That's correct. CMYK is good for previewing, but right now, you'll get the best color match for your designs by uploading it to Printify using RGB. If you upload a design using CMYK, we will convert it back to RGB anyway (we realize this process is a limitation at the moment, but we're always working to improve it). Printers use CMYK, but they already have special software to convert the RGB design file to CMYK. In short, excessive conversions back & forth like that could lead to a loss in quality. I hope this helps, but I'm happy to answer any other questions this might bring up :).
Hi Sepideh, For anything digital RGB should be the way to go, however, keep in mind if your customers will be printing the art, it may vary from the original colors, so it could be good to preview it in CMYK also.
Hi Ed, We suggest designing and adjusting colors in RGB mode and only previewing in CMYK. This way the printers will have even more color data to work with, ensuring the closest color match possible. We actually touch upon this topic more in depth in this video 🙂 ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html&ab_channel=Printify
I have a doubt so far, I see many videos and some say that it is better to start the design in CMYK if you are going to print, but I have also seen merchandising tutorials in RUclips that are in RGB format. In my case, I would like my designs to be printed on t-shirts and flyers or medium and large posters. And the truth is that with RGB you can do more effects and the design looks better in my opinion, but then what would you recommend? Is it okay if I design in RGB or do I always have to do it in CMYK? Because it has happened to me that it changes a lot of colors when I change modes. Then I could deliver the RGB design and send it to print at any printer shop and it would look good? or in that case the printers can adapt it for printing or are there printers that can print in RGB without problems? Those doubts have always followed me until now. I like to make digital collage and I would like to be able to print it. Thank you and I wait for an answer. Great video.
Hey there! You should create your design in RGB. Print providers use their own converting methods, so RGB will give them as much data as possible to work with and it'll lead to better results than submitting the design in CMYK. Printers can't print anything on the extreme side, so you should always check the design in CMYK to get a rough idea of what it'll look like to match expectations.
@@Printify I don't understand why you wouldn't just design in CMYK? What if I want to use another print provider that requires CMYK? I hear your point that most printers have a conversion method but if I want consistency with my screen and all my print designs (including ones not printed using printify) CMYK should still give me a more consistent look correct? I know it maybe less vibrant, however if print isn't the only use for the design, and screens are still a priority for me then am I right to design CMYK?
@@LeBlancDoDesign Hi Brad, While you can design in CMYK, we don't recommend that method because you won't be reaching the full range of colors that you could reach when designing in RGB mode. If you upload a design in CMYK to our Mockup Generator, we will convert it to RGB anyway (we realize this is a limitation at the moment, but we're always working to improve our processes). As the printer would have to convert the file again before printing, these excessive conversions could lead to a loss in quality. Designing in RGB would be better in this case because then you're giving the printer as much data as possible to work with. We've recently made another video on the topic ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html&ab_channel=Printify which goes into the process more in depth as well as shows examples. Hope this answers your questions, but let us know if we can help further!
@@Printify I can't use your service then as a graphic designer I require matching colours between print and digital. Clients will go crazy if their logo prints different colours than the web version
@@LeBlancDoDesign Hi Brad, We understand your concern. While colors between print and digital will never be exactly the same, they can be extremely close to matching if using the correct color profiles and by avoiding extremely vibrant colors. Depending on what print provider you use, the colors may slightly vary between printers because of software and ink differences. This is why we always recommend ordering samples to see how a printed product will look compared to your original design. This way too you'll know exactly what to expect when printing your designs. Hope this clarifies any confusion, but let us know if you have further questions!
Hi there, you can use any hex code for your designs, but keep in mind, that vibrant colors might have a different result when printed. As for the fonts, we will definitely add more font options in the future, but for now we don't have an ETA yet.
Hi! Thanks for this video! I understand I need to upload in RGB, my question here is about my adobe illustrator already made source files in cmyk. I have many Adobe Illustrator designs all of them in CMYK, I tried converting some to RGB and the colors dont change at all, (I never use flashy colors), so I really dont see the point of changing my cmyk source files to rgb if my colors dont change, I dont see any difference between my CMYK(AI) to RGB(PNG) and my CMYK(AI) to RGB(AI) to RGB(PNG). Both results look the same. So, should I still need to convert my illustrator source files to RGB?. Thanks! 🙂
Hey! We'll convert the files to RGB anyway if you don't. If you're not using bright flashy colors, the final print should be pretty close to what you see on the screen. We really do recommend ordering samples so you can get the best expectation of what the final product will look like. To save costs on ordering samples, some merchants will order a color chart or palette on both dark and light shirts to see how different colors will look. We also have this video ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.htmlsi=oX0xIrqrNpkV1A0Z which explains in a bit more detail, if you're curious. :)
@@danielmedina6220 Hi! On a very basic level, yes. But still do anticipate some potential differences in the final product as processes and inks may vary between print providers.
So any design I upload to Printify should be uploaded in RGB format, right? I've seen a lot of videos that say we should design in CMYK and saving as PNG will automatically change the color profile to RGB, what do you think of that method?
Hi! Yes, design files should be uploaded in RGB format. PNG files don't support CMYK color profiles, so while you can design in CMYK, we don't recommend that method because you won't be reaching the full range of colors that you could reach when designing in RGB mode.
@@Printify i'm desining at printify :) but i wonder that can i check my desings as cmyk with some kind of sofware that i downloaded my pc? What can i do about this?
@@mavieylul8817 Hi Mavi! If you're creating your designs with Printify's Mockup Generator, unfortunately, we don't offer this functionality yet. If you're making designs outside of Printify, there are online converters to check RGB to CMYK color modes. Hope this helps, but if you have more questions our support team will be able to assist you further (merchantsupport@printify.com). :)
ok but you need to show the customer the real results (CMYK) ….so you basically have to send RGB to printify and upload CMYK in your online shop listings? That’s impossible because Printify auto sync with my Shopify shop so I basically cant avoid misleading customers...
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Great video. I have begun sending RGB to our printer almost exclusively as it gets much closer to what's seen on screen and colors are always more vivid. Modern digital printers aren't limited to CMYK inks and the RIP is going to do a much better job of interpreting the sRGB or Adobe 1998 profiles and use the digital printers' full capability. Refreshing to see this expressed as it's still rare to see anyone admit yes you can send RGB and get nice prints. Don't miss out on that extra gamut.
Awesome presentation! She makes it so easy to understand. Thank you!
Hi there! Thank you for your feedback. Glad to hear you liked the video!
Hey, I appreciate the feedback! :) Happy you enjoyed it.
What a great explanation! Very informative :).
Glad you liked it!
Happy that you found this info useful! :)
Hola. Una consulta. Por ejemplo, en photoshop trabajé en espacio de trabajo Adobe RGB 1998. Al exportarlo, ademas de asignar "incrustar ese perfil de color", debo agregar sRGB? Pregunto porque hay una diferencia de tono al exportar solo con "incrustar perfil de color", y al exportarlo con "Convertir sRGB" + "Incrustar perfil de color". Gracias.
Hi there, thanks for sharing the tips. I am still a little confused... since converting RGB to CMYK will become less vibrant, should I start off using CMYK on screen and the print results will match with what I see on screen? In other words, if a bright CMYK colour has shown on-screen will it be equivalent to the actual print results? Or even better if you could kindly make a video to demonstrate the whole process from start to finish (i.e. specify the setting you used when you design your work on screen and compare it to the actual result). I understand it might take up a lot of your time, but I suspect it's going to be a big hit as none of the youtube videos actually show the "how to" video... Thank you for your time!!
Hi! You can design in CMYK, but it might result in slight loss in colors because Print Providers convert the colors to CMYK themselves using their methods. You want to give them as much data to work with, which is why RGB is better for that.
Another video showing the process is a great suggestion, and we'll certainly look into doing that. We appreciate the feedback! :)
This question was soooooo needed i thought i was the only person missing this "how to"
Thanks for sharing this info! However, I print my own designs and press them. Since i do not use printify, is it best for someone like me to use CMYK and to show a customer the image in CMYK so there are no surprises with the color shifting if I use RGB? Trying to make sure I understand as your video is one of the best and easy to follow.
Hi there! Thanks for your question, we believe it's always a good idea to show your customers the most realistic version of what they should expect. That way they know what they are getting and can establish trust in your brand to purchase again in the future.
Great video. Thank you! Oh NO! I had a test T shirt sent to me from Printify provider Swift POD and the colour on the tee shirt was much more muted than the vibrant colour on my artwork. When I spoke (you can never speak to someone at Printify) I meant on screen chatted with a support person from Printify) they said they could see that the problem was that my design was sent in RBG and should have been sent in CYMK. So I have changed all of my designs to CYMK. Can you confirm what colour format I should be sending my designs to Printify in, RBG or CYMK? Thank you.
Hi Leslie, We're sorry your t-shirt didn't come out as you had hoped. Designs should be uploaded to Printify in the RGB color format. Previewing your artwork in the CMYK color format beforehand will give you a more accurate representation of how the final printed product may look, however. But that should be converted back to RGB before uploading to Printify. The reason for this is that print providers use their own special software to convert from RGB to CMYK. Providing them with an RGB format will give them more color data to work with, resulting in a more accurate final product when it comes to color. Hope this helps, but let us know if you have more questions!
Hmm. I wish the Printify support person hadn’t told me I needed to change all my files from RBG to CYMK. Doing that was a lot of work.
Now I have to change them all back.
Ok. Thank you. I appreciate your help.
On another note. Do you think Printify will ever offer phone support?
@@LeslieStead Hey Leslie, We’re sorry for any misleading information. We’ll actually be releasing another video explaining the topic more in depth later this week, but here’s a link so you can watch it now. ;) ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html
As for phone support, there aren’t any plans to implement this at the moment, but we value your feedback and have taken note.
Hello, I have designed a book cover by illustrator. I used it for making the cover RGB colour mode and save as pdf file so my client after print the cover will be any problems of cover color??? Plz let me know🙏🙏🙏
Hi, Rayhan! We recommend converting it to CMYK just to see approximately what it'll look like and then converting it back to RGB :).
I'm a little confused. So the CMYK thing is only for previewing? Before saving, it should be RGB? Thanks.
Hey Howard! That's correct. CMYK is good for previewing, but right now, you'll get the best color match for your designs by uploading it to Printify using RGB. If you upload a design using CMYK, we will convert it back to RGB anyway (we realize this process is a limitation at the moment, but we're always working to improve it). Printers use CMYK, but they already have special software to convert the RGB design file to CMYK. In short, excessive conversions back & forth like that could lead to a loss in quality. I hope this helps, but I'm happy to answer any other questions this might bring up :).
Hi, which color mode should I use for Digital art when selling on Etsy: RGB or CMYK?
Hi Sepideh, For anything digital RGB should be the way to go, however, keep in mind if your customers will be printing the art, it may vary from the original colors, so it could be good to preview it in CMYK also.
Thank you very much. The guide really helped me understand how to close the file :)
Glad it helped!
So you adjust colors in CMYK mode and when done switch to RGB?
Hi Ed, We suggest designing and adjusting colors in RGB mode and only previewing in CMYK. This way the printers will have even more color data to work with, ensuring the closest color match possible.
We actually touch upon this topic more in depth in this video 🙂 ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html&ab_channel=Printify
I have a doubt so far, I see many videos and some say that it is better to start the design in CMYK if you are going to print, but I have also seen merchandising tutorials in RUclips that are in RGB format. In my case, I would like my designs to be printed on t-shirts and flyers or medium and large posters. And the truth is that with RGB you can do more effects and the design looks better in my opinion, but then what would you recommend? Is it okay if I design in RGB or do I always have to do it in CMYK? Because it has happened to me that it changes a lot of colors when I change modes. Then I could deliver the RGB design and send it to print at any printer shop and it would look good? or in that case the printers can adapt it for printing or are there printers that can print in RGB without problems? Those doubts have always followed me until now. I like to make digital collage and I would like to be able to print it. Thank you and I wait for an answer. Great video.
Hey there! You should create your design in RGB. Print providers use their own converting methods, so RGB will give them as much data as possible to work with and it'll lead to better results than submitting the design in CMYK. Printers can't print anything on the extreme side, so you should always check the design in CMYK to get a rough idea of what it'll look like to match expectations.
@@Printify I don't understand why you wouldn't just design in CMYK? What if I want to use another print provider that requires CMYK? I hear your point that most printers have a conversion method but if I want consistency with my screen and all my print designs (including ones not printed using printify) CMYK should still give me a more consistent look correct? I know it maybe less vibrant, however if print isn't the only use for the design, and screens are still a priority for me then am I right to design CMYK?
@@LeBlancDoDesign Hi Brad, While you can design in CMYK, we don't recommend that method because you won't be reaching the full range of colors that you could reach when designing in RGB mode. If you upload a design in CMYK to our Mockup Generator, we will convert it to RGB anyway (we realize this is a limitation at the moment, but we're always working to improve our processes). As the printer would have to convert the file again before printing, these excessive conversions could lead to a loss in quality. Designing in RGB would be better in this case because then you're giving the printer as much data as possible to work with.
We've recently made another video on the topic ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.html&ab_channel=Printify which goes into the process more in depth as well as shows examples. Hope this answers your questions, but let us know if we can help further!
@@Printify I can't use your service then as a graphic designer I require matching colours between print and digital. Clients will go crazy if their logo prints different colours than the web version
@@LeBlancDoDesign Hi Brad, We understand your concern. While colors between print and digital will never be exactly the same, they can be extremely close to matching if using the correct color profiles and by avoiding extremely vibrant colors.
Depending on what print provider you use, the colors may slightly vary between printers because of software and ink differences. This is why we always recommend ordering samples to see how a printed product will look compared to your original design. This way too you'll know exactly what to expect when printing your designs. Hope this clarifies any confusion, but let us know if you have further questions!
Can I use other colors from a hex color code chart? ALSO, when will new fonts be added???
Hi there, you can use any hex code for your designs, but keep in mind, that vibrant colors might have a different result when printed.
As for the fonts, we will definitely add more font options in the future, but for now we don't have an ETA yet.
Hi! Thanks for this video! I understand I need to upload in RGB, my question here is about my adobe illustrator already made source files in cmyk. I have many Adobe Illustrator designs all of them in CMYK, I tried converting some to RGB and the colors dont change at all, (I never use flashy colors), so I really dont see the point of changing my cmyk source files to rgb if my colors dont change, I dont see any difference between my CMYK(AI) to RGB(PNG) and my CMYK(AI) to RGB(AI) to RGB(PNG). Both results look the same. So, should I still need to convert my illustrator source files to RGB?. Thanks! 🙂
Hey! We'll convert the files to RGB anyway if you don't. If you're not using bright flashy colors, the final print should be pretty close to what you see on the screen. We really do recommend ordering samples so you can get the best expectation of what the final product will look like. To save costs on ordering samples, some merchants will order a color chart or palette on both dark and light shirts to see how different colors will look.
We also have this video ruclips.net/video/Rj8sEI1ts3M/видео.htmlsi=oX0xIrqrNpkV1A0Z which explains in a bit more detail, if you're curious. :)
@@Printify Thanks for your answer! so basically, If I don't use flashy colors, I dont need to worry so much? 😁
@@danielmedina6220 Hi! On a very basic level, yes. But still do anticipate some potential differences in the final product as processes and inks may vary between print providers.
@@Printify Thank you! 😁
So any design I upload to Printify should be uploaded in RGB format, right? I've seen a lot of videos that say we should design in CMYK and saving as PNG will automatically change the color profile to RGB, what do you think of that method?
Hi! Yes, design files should be uploaded in RGB format. PNG files don't support CMYK color profiles, so while you can design in CMYK, we don't recommend that method because you won't be reaching the full range of colors that you could reach when designing in RGB mode.
@@Printify thank you! 😊
I have pc. How can i check my desings as cmyk??? Thks..
Hey Mavi! It depends on what design software you're using, not the type of computer you have.
@@Printify i'm desining at printify :) but i wonder that can i check my desings as cmyk with some kind of sofware that i downloaded my pc? What can i do about this?
@@mavieylul8817 Hi Mavi! If you're creating your designs with Printify's Mockup Generator, unfortunately, we don't offer this functionality yet.
If you're making designs outside of Printify, there are online converters to check RGB to CMYK color modes. Hope this helps, but if you have more questions our support team will be able to assist you further (merchantsupport@printify.com). :)
@@Printify thank you.
ok but you need to show the customer the real results (CMYK) ….so you basically have to send RGB to printify and upload CMYK in your online shop listings? That’s impossible because Printify auto sync with my Shopify shop so I basically cant avoid misleading customers...
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