CMY Converter

Convert CMY files online for free


Drop or upload your .CMY file
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How to convert your CMY file

  1. Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your CMY file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.

Convert CMY to another file type

The converter easily converts your CMY file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.

  • CMY to RGB
  • CMY to CMYK

Convert a file to CMY

The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the CMY file type—in the best quality.


About CMY files

CMY files are a type of image file that utilizes the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow color model, often used in color printing. However, the CMY format is less common than its successor, the CMYK model, which includes black for deeper tones.

Converting CMY files can be challenging because they may not be supported by all software. For conversion, you might consider using graphic design software like Adobe Photoshop or GIMP, both of which can handle CMY images and convert them into more common formats.

CMY files can be converted to various formats, including JPG, PNG, TIFF, and BMP, each with their own advantages. For instance, JPG is ideal for web use due to its small file size, while PNG supports transparency.

Important considerations when converting CMY files include potential color shifts due to the difference in color models and the need for preserving image quality. Drawbacks of using CMY files include limited software support and compatibility issues.

While desktop software can help, they often require a learning curve and may not be cost-effective. This is where Convert.Guru comes in. As a free and user-friendly platform, Convert.Guru allows you to easily drag and drop CMY files for conversion into your desired format without hassle.

Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your CMY file.

Users also converted JPG, ASO, CMI, MCB, RGB and CMYK files.



The CMY Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our CMY converter.