Why are photo exports so pale?

[DesignLife]

I've got an Affinity file with the default Print settings. I think it's RGB/8 - but how do I check that? If I export the file to pdf (same color space as document) it becomes significantly paler. What is my mistake?

 

I've tried putting a blank rectangle in the backgroung (before that it was transparent). The colors became slightly darker, but still way too pale. If I export as jpeg, everything is fine.

 

I've also checked inserting the jpg in a Publisher document and exporting it as a pdf - that works perfectly fine. So there is something odd going on with the Photo export.

Edited July 22, 2021 by DesignLife

[stokerg]

Hi @DesignLife,

You can check if its RGB/8 by opening the image and looking at the title bar along the top, it should state RGB/8 and you can also use Document>Convert Format/ICC Profile which will also show you.

As for the main issue, can you attach your afphoto file and we should be able to see whats happening from that.

[DesignLife]

Thanks for the reply! I've attached the file (I've deleted some things to make it smaller, but that shouldn't change the issue, e.g. I've mostly deleted trees.)

 

 

ExamplePaleAffinity.afphoto

[DesignLife]

Was the file of any help?

[MEB]

Hi @DesignLife,
Welcome to affinity Forums
What PDF export preset are you using? If custom can you attach a screenshot with the settings please (File > Export, More button)? Thanks.

[DesignLife]

I’m using the default settings