---
type: faq
title: "Why are my uploaded images showing incorrect colors?"
description: "Colors that look wrong after upload usually trace back to the file's color mode or format. The fix is almost always to submit a print-ready PDF built in CM"
resource: https://www.4over4.com/faqs/site-wide/why-are-my-uploaded-images-showing-incorrect-colors
tags: ["Site-Wide", "faq"]
timestamp: 2026-07-20T18:54:40.856Z
---

# Why are my uploaded images showing incorrect colors?

Colors that look wrong after upload usually trace back to the file's color mode or format. The fix is almost always to submit a print-ready PDF built in CM

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- Page type: faq
- Hub: Site-Wide
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