Converting to CMYK 1

[TimPotter]

I think that this query should be quite straightforward..
I have recently sent a document to a printer who has come back to me saying that all the colours need to be in CMYK format and that my files currently contain Calibrated RGB and ICC colour management. Most of the graphics in the document have been created on PhotoshopCould anyone tell me the quickest way to convert my files to CMYK only.

Thanks

 

[BionicJohn]

Hi, TimPotter,

> > Most of the graphics in the document have been created on PhotoshopCould anyone tell me the quickest way to convert my files to CMYK only.

The best way is get the original images - you did save them as unflattened PSDs? - and save them in Photshop as CMYK.

This may help:

http://weprintcolor.com/rgb_CMYK.htm

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[BionicJohn]

So may this:

http://cjs.cadmus.com/da/howto/colorspace.asp

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[TimPotter]

Thanks for your reply.
However I think I may have a bigger problem. I am using PhotoShop Elements and I dont think that this allows you to convert to CMYK. Is this the case? - and if so is there any other way around this problem?

 

[BionicJohn]

Hi, TimPotter,

> >I am using PhotoShop Elements and I don't think that this allows you to convert to CMYK

That's correct - PS Elements (and prior to that, PS 5LE) are strictly RGB. Which is why they cost a lot less than the complete versions.

Off the top of my head, you could download a time-restricted full working copy of Photoshop from

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=39&platform=Windows

(150Mb) or perhaps a copy of PaintShopPro from

http://www.jasc.com/products/paintshoppro/

I'm not too familiar with PSP.

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.

 

[TimPotter]

BigJohnD

Thanks for all your help! I realised you would be a good lad when I read you were from Hoylake- Im originally from just down the road in Meols.

Thanks again

 

[BionicJohn]

Hi, Tim,

> Im originally from just down the road in Meols.

Small world! I used to live in Heron Road over looking Carr Farm and before that in a cottage by Hoylake railway station.

I now live at the top of Grange Hill between Calday GS and Hilbre Sec - and drink in the Ringer (now 100% no smoking) but for watching footy on the big screen the Black Horse has a less inhibited atmosphere.

Some snaps at:

http://www.hilbreview.mersinet.co.uk/westkirby/pages/ringobells1.htm

Iechyd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.