Embedding profiles in saved documents

By default, a document for which you have specified color management will have its profile embedded upon saving in a file format that supports embedded ICC profiles. These formats include the native Illustrator format (.ai), PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and the native Photoshop format (.psd). Profiles are not saved by default with non-color-managed documents.

You can change the default behavior to embed or not to embed profiles as you save a document. Changing the default behavior, however, is recommended only for advanced users who are very familiar with color management.

To change the embedding behavior of a profile in a document:

1. Choose File > Save. Name the document, specify a file format, and click Save.
2. In the file format options dialog box that appears, select or deselect Embed ICC Profile.
3. Click OK to save the document.