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type: faq
title: "What color mode should my file be in?"
description: "Your file must be in CMYK color mode. RGB and Pantone (spot) colors are converted to CMYK during file processing, and that conversion can affect color accu"
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timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# What color mode should my file be in?

Your file must be in CMYK color mode. RGB and Pantone (spot) colors are converted to CMYK during file processing, and that conversion can affect color accu

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