What is Color Space?
A "color space" is a useful conceptual tool for understanding the color capabilities of a particular device or digital file. When trying to reproduce color on another device, color spaces can show whether you will be able to retain shadow/highlight detail, color saturation, and by how much either will be compromised.
What are the most popular color spaces used for editing?
sRGB IEC61966-2.1, ProPhoto RGB and Adobe RGB 1998.
What color space do you accept?
sRGB IEC61966-2.1.
What happens if I upload in a color space other than sRGB IEC61966-2.1?
If the file is converted to ProPhoto or Adobe 1998 and it hits our server, it will get converted to sRGB IEC61966-2.1 without issue or a warning. When a file had been assigned the wrong color space and it has not been converted to sRGB IEC61966-2.1, you will start to see discoloration. When an image is in the wrong color space they often appear muted, dark, and sometimes with a green hue.
Correct / Converted Profile sRGB IEC61966-2.1
Incorrect / Assigned Profile Adobe 98 > sRGB IEC61966-2.1
Incorrect / Assigned Profile ProPhoto > sRGB IEC61966-2.1
How do I convert to the correct color space?
Open the file in Photoshop. Click "Edit" at the top and select "Assign Profile". You want to make sure the profile says sRGB IEC61966-2.1. If it says anything else, it is not in the correct color space (see below).


Are there any other settings I should check?
Yes, click "Image" at the top and select "Mode". You want to make sure it says RGB Color and 8 bits/Channel. Save as a jpg and you're ready to order!

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