How to Convert Images to CMYK in Adobe InDesign

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This is a step-by-step guide for converting images to CMYK in Adobe InDesign.

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Note: InDesign doesn’t allow direct RGB-to-CMYK conversion inside the app, but you can apply the conversion when exporting the file.

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1. To convert images to CMYK during export in Adobe InDesign, go to the top menu and click ‘File.’
2. Select ‘Export’ to open the Export dialog box.
3. Choose ‘Adobe PDF (Print)’ as the format, then click ‘Save’ when finished.
4. A new Export PDF panel will open. Go to the ‘Output’ tab.
5. Set Color Conversion to ‘Convert to Destination (Preserve Numbers)’ from the dropdown menu.
6. Then, choose a CMYK profile from the Destination dropdown menu. Click 'Export’ when done.