RGB to CMYK JPEG Converter

RGB to CMYK JPEG Converter | Online Free Tool | Elysia Tools

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Key facts

Category: Media
Input types: file, range, checkbox, select
Output type: file
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

The RGB to CMYK JPEG Converter allows you to transform standard RGB images into the CMYK color space required for professional offset and digital printing, ensuring your colors appear accurately on paper.

When to use

Preparing digital artwork for professional printing services.
Converting web-optimized images to meet print-ready color standards.
Ensuring color consistency when moving from screen-based design to physical media.

How it works

1Upload your RGB JPEG file using the file selector.
2Select your source color profile to ensure accurate color mapping.
3Adjust the output quality slider to balance file size and image clarity.
4Process the file and download your converted CMYK JPEG.

Use cases

Preparing brochures and flyers for commercial printing.
Converting digital photography for high-quality magazine layouts.
Standardizing image assets for professional print-on-demand services.

Examples

1. Print-Ready Brochure Conversion

Graphic Designer

Background

A designer created a brochure in sRGB, but the print shop requires CMYK files to prevent color inaccuracies.

Problem

The colors appear vibrant on screen but look washed out when printed using standard RGB files.

How to use

Upload the brochure image, select 'sRGB' as the input profile, and set quality to 95.

quality: 95, inputProfile: 'srgb'

Outcome

A high-quality CMYK JPEG file that maintains color integrity for professional printing.

2. Preserving Metadata for Portfolio Prints

Photographer

Background

A photographer needs to send high-resolution photos to a gallery for print, but wants to keep the original camera settings and copyright info.

Problem

Standard conversion tools often strip away essential metadata during the color space transformation.

How to use

Upload the photo, check 'Keep Metadata', and process the file.

FAQ

Why convert RGB to CMYK?

RGB is for screens, while CMYK is for physical ink printing. Converting ensures your colors don't look dull or shifted when printed.

Can I keep my EXIF data?

Yes, enable the 'Keep Metadata' checkbox before processing to preserve your original image's EXIF, IPTC, and XMP data.

What is the maximum file size?

You can upload JPEG files up to 50MB in size.

Which input profile should I choose?

Choose the profile that matches your original image's color space, typically sRGB for most web-downloaded images.

Does this tool support other file formats?

This tool is specifically optimized for JPEG/JPG files.

keepMetadata: true, quality: 100

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1. Print-Ready Brochure Conversion

2. Preserving Metadata for Portfolio Prints

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