Imported PNG files change color

[dstraigh]

Hi,

I'm new to Affinity Photo.  I've produced a few graphic documents using a combination of importing graphic image files and text.  Today, I imported a PNG file and the hue unexpected shifted.  The first thing I attempted to do was find an easy way to adjust the hue (although I'd prefer colors not to shift in the first place).    Is there some 'color space' setting associated with PNG files or something?

David

[A_B_C]

Hi David,

I would guess it is a problem of the colour profile embedded in your image file or with the colour space of your Affinity Photo document. Please note that the PNG format does not support non-RGB colour spaces such as CMYK.

So how did you import your file in your Affinity Photo document? Did you use File > Place …? Then be aware that the colour space and the colour profile of your document will become effective for the image file you placed, which can result in the colour changes you mentioned.

So make sure that the colour space and the colour profile of your Affinity Photo document match the respective properties of the image file to be placed. You should be able to determine the colour profile of your image file by directly opening the file in Affinity Photo (File > Open …).

Alex 

 

 

[dstraigh]

Yes, that's exactly what I did - I used File --> Place.  

I fixed the issue using a clunky workaround.  I've got a MacBook Pro - I opened the PNG image in Preview and then did a screen capture.  After saving the screen capture I was able to use File --> Place in Photo Affinity without incident.   

Next, time I'll check out the color profile.  Although, I suspect I might be in situations where different photos have different color profiles.  If that's the case I'll have to normalize everything before working (importing/placing) on the main document.   

Anyway, thanks for your help.

-David