How to Embed a Color Profile in Adobe Illustrator

Illustrator files must be exported with an embedded RGB color profile to print correctly. This guide explains how to set the document color mode and embed a profile on export.

Set the document color mode

1. Open your file in Illustrator.
2. Go to File → Document Color Mode.
3. Select RGB Color.

Export with an embedded color profile

1. Go to File → Export → Export As.
2. Choose JPEG or TIFF.
3. Enable Embed ICC Profile.
4. Export the file.

If available, select Adobe RGB (1998) as the RGB profile.

Common issues

CMYK document detected

If your document is in CMYK mode, switch to RGB before exporting.

Colors changed unexpectedly

Make sure you are exporting with an embedded profile and not assigning a new profile incorrectly.