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So what is CMYK?

by Michelle Tremolada

CMYK

CMYK is the 4 color process used by commercial printers all over the world. The letters stand for: C=Cyan, M=Magenta, Y=Yellow and K=Black = CMYK.

All digital photos and most scanned photos are automatically saved as RGB. This color model is not acceptable for printing, and all RGB photos must be changed to CMYK before sending to a printer.

Do you want a good quality print - your photos must be saved in the CMYK format!

Don't stay in the Dark about what is the correct color model....learn about the CMYK color model and how if effects your photos. This easy step-by-step guide covers topics such as: changing photo resolution, converting JPEG to a TIFF format and the correct color models (CMYK or RGB).

Learn how to easily convert your current RGB files to CMYK in just 1 simple step. It is THAT SIMPLE.

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About the Author

Michelle Tremolada has been a Graphic Design contractor for the last 15 years for many small and large corporations across Australia England and Ireland. Michelle has spent the best part of the last 10 years educating others on how to operate all the popular graphic design software programs at many major training corporations and organisations such as Drake Training, Forrest Training, and University of Sydney, Australia.