How can i scan or photoshop an image so that the color quality closely matches the original image?

Are there any settings i can use when scanning an image to maintain most of the original color quality of the scanned image? If not is there something i can do in photoshop?


If you know please list the steps





Thank You!How can i scan or photoshop an image so that the color quality closely matches the original image?
Yes, that is correct... when scanning things just don't look identical. I have noticed lots of times that it comes out a lot darker. So, to begin with I think this deals with the quality of your scanner, and how good / intense the light is. The more expensive, the brighter the light, and the better the scan, that is how it works.





So, to answer your question, I do not think there is anything you can do in the scanning process unless that is a option with the scanning software. But don't worry, you can do all your color / light correcting in Photoshop.





One of my favorite options to color correct is the Selective Color. It allows you to target different colors to make them more or less intense. Like it has a red, cyan, magenta, yellow, blues, greens, white, neutral, and black.


Also, you can use the basic color balance option, or go into the RGB channels.





Thanks for reading!How can i scan or photoshop an image so that the color quality closely matches the original image?
You're trying to match three pieces of hardware that all interpret colors differently: The monitor, the scanner, and the printer. This is almost impossible. With enough money and time it can be done, but only within that closed system. Take the file or the image to another monitor, the scanner or printer and it'll look different.





This is a complex subject. With that in mind...





Most importantly, to see colors correctly you need to calibrate your monitor and keep it calibrated. Look at Pantone's Huey or ColorVisions Spyder products. Monitors don't hold their calibration so it has to be maintained.





Then you need to look up color profiles for your particular printer and scanner, and learn how to assign and use them consistently.
Well the overall quality of the scan will depend on the quality of the scanner. You are going to want to scan in at least 300dpi for a photo quality image to work with.