images from a scanner

[Ron Hewson]

I'm trying to edit images from my Epson scanner and I'm asked to select a RGB pixel profile. I can't seem to figure this out. Any suggestions?

[walt.farrell]

Welcome to the Affinity forums, @Ron Hewson.

Please provide a screenshot so we can see the exact message you're getting and more of the context. Also, what kind of image are you opening, what color format and profile does it have as output from the scanner, and what OS do you use?

[Ron Hewson]

It's a B&W jpg. I'm using Mac OS14.5 I never thought about scanning my B&W negs in colour but I'll give it try

[Ldina]

I assume your scanner image is a TIFF? If you used Image Capture for scanning, it is probably saved with a 1.8 gamma profile (Image Capture default). If it IS a TIFF file, there isn't a good reason to enter the Develop Persona. Just edit in Affinity Photo Persona.

Perhaps your scan is in another format? More information will help. File format, how are you opening the file in Affinity, etc. Perhaps upload the original file you are trying to open, etc.

[Ron Hewson]

Thanks. The scans are jpgs. I used 1.8 gamma. I found that scanning in colour did the trick.

[walt.farrell]

2 hours ago, Ron Hewson said:

It's a B&W jpg.

Thanks. The screenshot helps, because you initially said you were being asked to choose an RGB profile, but in fact you're being asked to choose an RGB pixel layer, which is a very different scenario. You can't use the Develop Persona unless you're using RGB layers.

There is probably no strong reason to use the Develop Persona if you are editing a JPG file; you can do everything needed in the normal Photo Persona.