Color mismatch with PDF created in Output Module

Last updated on 17 May 2021

Issue

While using the Adobe Output Module for Bridge CC 2018 to create a contact sheet, the pictures on the contact sheet are darker than the original image.

Workaround

While creating a contact sheet using the Output module in Bridge CC 2018, try the following workaround steps:

Preserve Embedded Color Profile: Check if you have the option Preserve Embedded Color Profile selected in the Output settings panel. If not, enable this option under Adobe Bridge > Preferences > Output (Mac) or Edit > Preferences > Output (Win) and restart Bridge.

Enable Preserve Embedded Color Profile in the output preferences.
Output quality change: Under Output settings, set the output quality to 12 using the slider.

Set the Image quality slider to its highest value, that is 12.
Try default template: If you are using a custom template to create a PDF, try using a default one.
Calibrate Monitor: To calibrate your monitor, see Calibrate and profile your monitor.