Using a printer color profile is easy! In just a few steps you will be getting more consistent and accurate inkjet prints. Learn how to use ICC printer color profiles with Photoshop and Photoshop Elements with Windows or Mac for Epson, Canon, and HP inkjet printers. We offer written and video guides.
So what are ICC color profiles in printing? ICC Color Profiles are standardized sets of data that ensure consistent color representation across different devices, such as monitors and printers.
Look below for your operating system, your software, and printer make. Scroll to the bottom of the page for legacy (old) software programs and versions.
Windows Help (Jump to Mac Guides)
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| Photoshop | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | Watch it |
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| Qimage Ultimate | Read it | |
| Lightroom |
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| Epson Print Layout | Read it | |
| ON1 Photo RAW | Read it | |
| Affinity Photo | Read it | |
| Adobe Illustrator | Read it | |
| Corel Paintshop Pro | Read it | |
| CorelDRAW | Read it | |
| GIMP | Read it | |
| Windows ICM | Read it | |
| Canon | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | Watch it |
| Other Programs | ||
| Canon Print Studio Pro | Read it | |
| Canon Professional Print & Layout | Read it | |
| Qimage Ultimate | Read it | |
| Lightroom | Read it |
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| Affinity Photo | Read it | |
| Adobe Illustrator | Read it | |
| GIMP | Read it | |
| Windows ICM | Read it | |
| ON1 Photo RAW | Read it | |
| Corel Paintshop Pro | Read it | |
| CorelDRAW | Read it | |
| HP | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | Watch it |
| Other Programs | ||
| Lightroom | Read it |
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Mac Help
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| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop OS Ventura & Later | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop OS Monterey & Earlier | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | |
| Other Programs | ||
| Lightroom OS Ventura & Later | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
| Lightroom OS Monterey & Earlier | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
| Epson Print Layout | Read it | |
| Canon | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop OS Ventura & Later | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop OS Monterey & Earlier | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | |
| Other Programs | ||
| Lightroom OS Ventura & Later | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
| Lightroom OS Monterey & Earlier | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
| Canon Print Studio Pro | Read it | |
| Canon Professional Print & Layout | Read it | |
| ON1 Photo RAW | Read it | |
| HP | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | |
| Other Programs | ||
| Lightroom | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
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Legacy Software
Windows
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| Photoshop CS5 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS4 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS2 / CS / 7 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements 10 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements 6 / 7 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 4 / 5 | Read it | |
| Other Programs | ||
| Qimage | Read it | |
| Lightroom |
Read it How to add profiles in Lightroom |
Watch it |
| GIMP | Read it | |
| Windows ICM | Read it | |
| ON1 Photo Raw 2018 | Read it | |
| Corel Paintshop Pro | Read it | |
| Canon | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop CS5 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS4 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop / Canon PROGRAF | Read it | |
| Photoshop CS2 / CS / 7 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 10 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements 6 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 4 / 5 | Read it | |
| Other Programs | ||
| Lightroom | Read it |
Watch itHow to add profiles in Lightroom |
| GIMP | Read it | |
| Windows ICM | Read it | |
| ON1 Photo Raw 2018 | Read it | |
| Corel Paintshop Pro | Read it | |
| HP | ||
| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop CS4 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS2/CS | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 10 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop Elements 6 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 4 / 5 | Read it | |
| Other Programs |
Mac
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| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop CS5 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 / CS4 | Read it | |
| Photoshop CS2 / CS / 7 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Other Programs | ||
| Aperture 3 | Read it | |
| Lightroom | Read it | Video: How to add profiles in Lightroom |
| iPhoto | Read it | |
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| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop CS5 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 / CS4 | Read it | |
| Photoshop CS2/CS | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 11+ | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Other Programs | ||
| Aperture 3 | Read it | |
| iPhoto | Read it | |
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| Photoshop | ||
| Photoshop CC / CS6 / CS5 | Read it | Watch it |
| Photoshop CS3 / CS4 | Read it | |
| Photoshop Elements | ||
| Photoshop Elements 8 / 9 | Read it | Watch it |
| Other Programs | ||
| Aperture 3 | Read it | |
| iPhoto | Read it |
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Last updated: October 29, 2025
