[Solved] How Did I Botch This Simple Convert/Modify?

[Jimmbo]

I'm trying to reduce some image sizes via a four step batch conversion. The result is strange.

Below are screenshots of my conversion workflow, my settings for each step, and a before/after of a sample image

CONVERSION WORKFLOW:

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SETTINGS FOR EACH STEP:

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BEFORE/AFTER OF A SAMPLE IMAGE:

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[forum_adm]

Please email the source image and the saved batch to support@lemkesoft.de

Normally it is not a good idea to delete a color profile and to assign a different one. So, you have no color matching.

The better approach is the conversion from one profile to another.

[forum_adm]

1. Replace the assign color profile batch by: change color profile
2. Move the remove metadata option to the end of the batch and uncheck remove color profile

So, a real color matching to the new profile is done.

[Jimmbo]

never mind

[Jimmbo]

Ok, those changes worked great. Thank you.

I've emailed input/output per your request.

[forum_adm]

Thanks for the sample files.
That is a JPEG with HDR Gain Map.

You want a plain JPEG in sRGB color space. So, please go to the menu GraphicConverter 12 > Settings > Open > Formats > HDR
Check the item: import as SDR and uncheck the ask option.