How to use your palette in Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Create or paste your palette, name the group and press “Download .ASE”. In Photoshop and Illustrator you open it from the Swatches panel menu; in InDesign with “Load Swatches”. The colors appear together, in a group, with the name you chose.
Palettes from Adobe Color
If you found a palette on Adobe Color, copy its HEX codes, press “Paste HEX codes” and download it here. You can rename each color, add lighter tints and choose CMYK if the design will be printed.
Your colors stay on your device
The .ASE file is created in your browser. We don’t upload your palette or your images to any server.
Frequently asked questions
What is an .ASE file?
ASE stands for Adobe Swatch Exchange. It is a small file that stores a group of colors with their names, and it opens in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and other apps such as Affinity.
Can I use a palette from Adobe Color?
Yes. Copy the HEX codes of your theme in Adobe Color, press “Paste HEX codes” here and download the .ASE. You can change the color names before downloading.
Should I choose RGB or CMYK?
RGB for screens: web, social media and apps. CMYK if the design will be printed. The CMYK values are an approximate conversion; ask your printer for their exact profile.
What is the difference between .ASE and .ACO?
.ACO only works in Photoshop and doesn’t store groups. .ASE works in all Adobe apps and keeps the group name, which makes it the better choice.
What are tints?
They are lighter versions of each color, at 75%, 50% and 25%. Use them for backgrounds, borders and button states without leaving your palette.
Is it free?
Yes. You can create and download as many palettes as you like, without signing up.