Re: [Gimp-user] Question about RGB to CMYK conversion and print work

[Tom Williams <tomdkat comcast net>]

On 11/15/2016 03:19 PM, Rick Strong wrote:
> Try the free online converter:
> RGB2CMYK.org
>
> http://www.rgb2cmyk.org/
>
> Rick S.

Thanks for the link.  Would this service do a better conversion than
ImageMagick?

Thanks!

Peace...

Tom

> -----Original Message----- From: Tom Williams
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 5:43 PM
> To: gimp-user-list gnome org
> Subject: [Gimp-user] Question about RGB to CMYK conversion and print work
>
> I'm helping a friend of mine create a business card for a new business.
> I created the card in GIMP and it looks great!  The plan is to order
> cards through VistaPrint.   Anyway, according to the VistaPrint website,
> they recommend uploading designs in a CMYK mode.   Since I created my
> card in GIMP, it's in RGB mode.
>
> Would it be safe to convert my image from RGB to CMYK, using ImageMagick
> for example, or should I recreate it using a different tool, like
> Scribus?  I'm a Linux user.   Alternatively, I could send the image to a
> friend who has PhotoShop and have her convert the image to CYMK mode
> for me.
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Peace...
>
> Tom


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