What is the remove profiles command in QBank?
The remove profiles command in QBank removes specific color profiles from an image. You can specify which profiles to remove using standard filename globbing — wildcard expressions that let you target multiple profiles at once.
To use the remove profiles command in QBank:
- Open the asset you want to edit in QBank.
- Navigate to the image transformation or processing settings where the
remove profilescommand is available. - Enter your globbing expression in the profiles field (for example,
!xmp,*to keep only the XMP profile). - Save or apply the transformation to update the asset.
How do you specify which profiles to remove?
Use filename globbing syntax to specify which profiles to remove. For example, the expression !xmp,* removes all profiles except the XMP profile — the ! prefix excludes a named profile, and * matches all others.
Common globbing syntax patterns include:
*— removes all color profiles from the image.!xmp,*— removes all profiles except the XMP profile.icc,iptc— removes both the ICC and IPTC profiles.- Prefix any profile name with
!to exclude it from removal (i.e., keep it).
When should you remove color profiles from an image?
Remove color profiles only when necessary for your specific use case. Common reasons include:
- The profile is causing color inaccuracies in the output.
- The profile is not supported by a target application or device.
- A downstream workflow requires profile-free image files.
What is the impact of removing color profiles?
Removing color profiles from an image can significantly affect color accuracy. Only remove profiles when necessary for your specific use case.