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Emma Davis, 4OVER4 print production voice (illustration)
Emma Davis Print Production Specialist at 4OVER4.COM

Emma is our prepress and print production voice, built from the knowledge of our production team, with over 20 years in printing.

Question

Why are my uploaded images showing incorrect colors?

Answer

Colors that look wrong after upload usually trace back to the file's color mode or format. The fix is almost always to submit a print-ready PDF built in CMYK, the standard for accurate print color.

Check these before reuploading:

  • Export a print-ready PDF rather than a screen image format
  • Confirm the file is in CMYK, not RGB
  • Verify your key colors use intentional CMYK values

If you have already converted to CMYK and the colors still look off, ask your printer for a printed proof, since screens and paper show color differently.

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