Specifying a color management engine


    The color management engine specifies the system and color-matching method used to convert colors between color spaces. For more information, see About color management.

    The following standard engine options are available, depending on the color management engines installed on your system. If you have installed additional color management engines, they may also appear as options.

    Adobe (ACE)

    Uses the Adobe color management system and color engine. This is the default setting for most preset color configurations.

    Apple ColorSync

    Uses the color management system provided by Apple Computer, Inc. for Mac OS computers.

    Microsoft ICM

    Uses the Microsoft ICM color management system and its default color matching method.

    Apple CMM

    Uses the Apple CMM, regardless of what the profile specifies as its preferred color management system.

    Heidelberg CMM

    Uses the color management system provided by Heidelberg for Mac OS computers.