The "CMYK preview" refers to the display of colors in an image or document based on the CMYK color model used for printing. CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black, the four primary colors printed in combination to produce a wide range of colors. The CMYK preview allows users to see a preview of how their design or images will appear when printed, helping to identify color deviations or issues in the printing process before the final product is printed.
Typical features of software in the "CMYK preview" area include:
Color conversion: The ability to convert colors from other color models such as RGB to CMYK to obtain an accurate preview of the printing colors.
Soft-proofing: A feature that allows users to preview the image or document considering the CMYK color profiles of the printer or printing press to predict color deviations.
Alerts for color deviations: Notifications or warning messages displayed when colors in the document are outside the printable CMYK color gamut or when certain colors cannot be accurately reproduced in the printing process.
Simulation of printing effects: The ability to simulate various printing effects such as color gradients, shading, and overprints in the preview to better understand the final printing result.