RGB to CMYK Converter
Convert RGB images to true CMYK TIFF files with embedded ICC profiles. Create real 4-channel print-ready files for professional printing with SWOP, GRACoL, and ISO Coated color profiles.
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Convert RGB images to true CMYK TIFF files with embedded ICC profiles. Create real 4-channel print-ready files for professional printing with SWOP, GRACoL, and ISO Coated color profiles.
or drop an image here or paste
RGB to CMYK Converter transforms web-optimized RGB color space images into true print-ready CMYK TIFF files with embedded ICC profiles. Unlike simple color simulations, this tool creates genuine 4-channel CMYK images (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) that professional print shops and design software can use directly. Convert RGB photos from websites, digital cameras, and screens to real CMYK color space for professional printing in magazines, brochures, business cards, and commercial print production. The output TIFF files contain actual CMYK pixel data with embedded color profiles for accurate color management.
Upload any RGB image (JPEG, PNG, WebP) to convert it to true CMYK format. Select your target CMYK profile based on your printing requirements - SWOP for North American web offset, GRACoL for commercial sheetfed, ISO Coated for European standards, or specialty profiles for uncoated papers and newsprint. The converter processes each pixel, separating RGB channels into Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black ink values. Download the resulting TIFF file with embedded ICC profile, ready to import into Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, or send directly to professional print services.
RGB color space is designed for digital screens using additive light mixing - combining Red, Green, Blue light pixels to create colors. CMYK color space is designed for printing with physical inks on paper using subtractive color mixing - combining Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black) inks. RGB has a wider color gamut with bright, vibrant colors that cannot be reproduced by CMYK printing - neon blues, electric greens, and vivid oranges often shift or dull when converted. Professional printers require CMYK files because printing presses use CMYK ink cartridges. This tool performs true color space conversion, creating 4-channel CMYK data that accurately represents how inks will be applied during printing.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is the industry standard for print-ready images. Unlike JPEG which only supports RGB, TIFF fully supports CMYK color space with 4 separate channels. The embedded ICC profile tells print software exactly how to interpret the CMYK values for accurate color reproduction. This tool creates uncompressed 8-bit TIFF files at 300 DPI resolution, suitable for high-quality offset printing, digital printing, and large-format output. The files are compatible with Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity Designer, CorelDRAW, QuarkXPress, and professional RIP software.
CMYK profiles define color characteristics for different printing processes and paper types. SWOP (Specifications for Web Offset Publications) profiles are North American standards for magazine and commercial web offset printing on coated paper. GRACoL (General Requirements for Applications in Commercial Offset Lithography) profiles optimize for commercial sheetfed offset printing with higher quality standards. ISO Coated profiles follow European standards for gloss and matte coated papers. PSO LWC profiles target lightweight coated papers used in magazines and catalogs. Uncoated profiles adjust ink limits for absorbent papers. Newsprint profiles maximize black ink usage for porous newsprint. Select the profile matching your print shop's specifications for best results.
Use CMYK TIFF files when submitting to professional print shops for offset printing, digital printing, or large-format output. Required for magazine advertisements, book covers, packaging design, and any commercial print production. Essential when working with print designers who need to place images in InDesign or QuarkXPress layouts. Necessary for color-accurate proofing before expensive print runs. Use the JPEG preview option for quick web sharing or draft review, but always use TIFF for final print production. The 4-channel CMYK data ensures your printer can accurately reproduce colors using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black inks.