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I am a bit confused regarding the appropriate use of the ‘Assign to Profile’ versus the ‘Convert to Profile’ functions on the Photoshop Edit menu. I think that I understand the basic differences in function, that is the ‘Assign’ command simply assigns a different color space with out actually converting any colors to to different numerical values within the new color space. While the ‘Convert’ command actually converts colors to different numerical values in the new color space. But, when is it appropriate to use one command over the other?
If, for example, I am preparing an image edited in the Adobe RGB color space, for the web or for a lab, where sRGB is required is it not necessary to use the convert function? Will the assign function work equally well?
It would appear obvious that conversions to radically different color spaces would require the use of the convert function. But, if the assign function would not even be appropriate for less radical conversions like aRGB to sRGB then what is it for?
Chuck
If, for example, I am preparing an image edited in the Adobe RGB color space, for the web or for a lab, where sRGB is required is it not necessary to use the convert function? Will the assign function work equally well?
It would appear obvious that conversions to radically different color spaces would require the use of the convert function. But, if the assign function would not even be appropriate for less radical conversions like aRGB to sRGB then what is it for?
Chuck
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