Questions about transferring files from Mac to Pc

cjhatch · cjhatch #1 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 10:31 AM

I have a question about sending files from my mac to my clients pc. I am a graphic designer so most of the files I am sending are vector based. My client does not have any software with image-editing or drawing capabilities. I always create a pdf or a jpeg to have them review the file. Is there a way of getting the color not to "wig out" when they view it on their machine? Any info on this would be much appreciated.
Thanks..

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 10:38 AM

I'm not sure what you mean by "wig out". Vector shouldn't have anything to do with it. If you are creating a PDF of your work, then it should be okay. Do they look alright in the PDF on your machine? What color mode are you using? Assuming you have your color profile calibarted, everything should be fine. What are they using to view your files?

mac57 · mac57 #3 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 11:11 AM

I am not sure what programs you are using, but if you restrict yourself to the sRGB color space, it will more or less reproduce properly on most PCs. If you use Adobe RGB, you will have trouble, since PCs are not inherently color space aware. So, stick to sRGB and you should be OK.

chicago · chicago #4 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Regardless if you use sRGB or Adobe RGB, you're going to get a color shift from computer to computer. Even if you go from Mac to Mac with the exact same monitors.

But, what mac57 posted will help out in the sense of WIGGING OUT. Which, I'm assuming you mean that the colors are WAY OFF.

All the stuff we send out for client proofing is generally in PDF format with the sRGB color profile.

mac57 · mac57 #5 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 12:48 PM

chicago has it exactly right. Even Mac to Mac, colors can shift unless both the sender and receiver are running well calibrated monitors. In the absence of this though, you will get decent color reproduction if you stick to the smaller and easier sRGB color space. Most monitors do a decent job of it, even though you will definitely see monitor to monitor variation. Your customer will at least see *something like* what you intended!

If you are really keen on having perfect color reproduction, you will need to ensure that both your monitor and your customers monitor are color calibrated properly.

cjhatch · cjhatch #6 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks so much! I will try these tips tonight and hopefully I will have some good results.
Take Care.

cjhatch · cjhatch #7 (**permalink**)

01-26-2007, 02:47 PM

I am using CMYK (that may be the problem) and the image looks perfect on my screen but when I send it to others it completely switches the colors. (What is red should be blue, etc.)

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	01-26-2007, 10:38 AM I'm not sure what you mean by "wig out". Vector shouldn't have anything to do with it. If you are creating a PDF of your work, then it should be okay. Do they look alright in the PDF on your machine? What color mode are you using? Assuming you have your color profile calibarted, everything should be fine. What are they using to view your files? __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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chicago #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 04, 2006 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 92 Mac Specs: MBP 2.33GHz Intel C2D 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM 120GB SATA 2GB SDRAM	01-26-2007, 12:13 PM Regardless if you use sRGB or Adobe RGB, you're going to get a color shift from computer to computer. Even if you go from Mac to Mac with the exact same monitors. But, what mac57 posted will help out in the sense of WIGGING OUT. Which, I'm assuming you mean that the colors are WAY OFF. All the stuff we send out for client proofing is generally in PDF format with the sRGB color profile. Thanks!
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Member Since: Apr 29, 2006 Location: St. Somewhere Posts: 4,547 Mac Specs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, 120 GB SSD, 500 GB HDD	01-26-2007, 12:48 PM chicago has it exactly right. Even Mac to Mac, colors can shift unless both the sender and receiver are running well calibrated monitors. In the absence of this though, you will get decent color reproduction if you stick to the smaller and easier sRGB color space. Most monitors do a decent job of it, even though you will definitely see monitor to monitor variation. Your customer will at least see something like what you intended! If you are really keen on having perfect color reproduction, you will need to ensure that both your monitor and your customers monitor are color calibrated properly. My Macs: PowerMac G5 Quad, 2.5 GHz, 4 Core, Mac Pro, 3.2 GHz 8 Core, Power Macintosh 7500/100 My iStuff: 32 GB iPhone 4, 30 GB iPod Video, 16 GB iPod Touch My OS': Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Snow Leopard, Mac OS X Leopard, Mac OS 8.6, openSUSE 10.3, Win XP I was on the Mac-Forums honor roll for September 2007
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cjhatch #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 26, 2007 Posts: 3	01-26-2007, 10:31 AM I have a question about sending files from my mac to my clients pc. I am a graphic designer so most of the files I am sending are vector based. My client does not have any software with image-editing or drawing capabilities. I always create a pdf or a jpeg to have them review the file. Is there a way of getting the color not to "wig out" when they view it on their machine? Any info on this would be much appreciated. Thanks..
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cjhatch #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 26, 2007 Posts: 3	01-26-2007, 02:42 PM Thanks so much! I will try these tips tonight and hopefully I will have some good results. Take Care.
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cjhatch #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 26, 2007 Posts: 3	01-26-2007, 02:47 PM I am using CMYK (that may be the problem) and the image looks perfect on my screen but when I send it to others it completely switches the colors. (What is red should be blue, etc.)
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