A color space defines the specific range of colors (gamut) a device or file can represent, such as sRGB for screens or CMYK for print.
A color space is a mathematical model that defines a specific subset of all visible colors (a gamut) and maps them to numerical values a computer can store and reproduce. sRGB is the standard color space for the web and most consumer displays, covering about 35% of visible colors. Adobe RGB extends this to about 50%, capturing richer greens and cyans needed for high-end photography. Display P3, used by Apple devices, covers about 25% more than sRGB. CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Key/Black) is used for print and represents colors by ink mixing rather than light emission. When converting files between formats or preparing images for different outputs, mismatched color spaces can cause colors to look washed out, oversaturated, or shifted — making correct color space handling essential.
An ICC color profile is a standardized data set that describes how a device (monitor, printer, camera) reproduces colors, ensuring consistent color across workflows.
Bit depth determines how many distinct colors or tones each pixel (or audio sample) can represent, directly affecting quality and file size.
RAW files contain unprocessed sensor data from a digital camera, preserving maximum image quality and editing flexibility.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a flexible, high-quality image format used in publishing, photography, and archival for lossless image storage.