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How to install profiles on your computer (PC and Mac)

The ICC files must be placed in the proper folder for your software to see and use them. Follow these steps and the restart Photoshop if you have it running.

PC

Step 1 - Extract / Unzip the file you downloaded from our website

On most PCs, the zipped file will look like a folder with a zipper. (see right)

A) Right click on the folder and choose Extract All then follow the instructions.

B) You will see a duplicate folder that is now unzipped. Delete the zipped folder.

c) Now open the new folder to see the contents.

 


Step 2 - Install the profile

Now right click on the profile and select “Install Profile”.

Restart Photoshop and the profile will be ready for use.


If you encounter problems with Step 2

If you do not see the Install Profile selection, you either do not have the file unzipped properly, or there is a glitch in your Windows installation. In this case, just copy and paste the profile to the proper folder below.

Operating System ICC File Folder Location
NT, 2000, XP and Vista Windows > System32 > Spool > Drivers > Color
98 & ME Windows > System >Color

Mac

Step One

Double click on the zipped file you downloaded from our site

Step Two

Copy and paste the profile (the colorful icon file) to the proper folder below.

Operating System ICC File Folder Location
OSX Library > Colorsync > Profiles
OS 9.2.2 System Folder > Colorsync > Profiles

Step 3

Restart Photoshop. The profiles will now be ready for use.