How do I download new Pantone Colors in Illustrator?

Users can download the Installer free-of-charge at http://www.pantone.com/colors4adobe to integrate all the 566 new PLUS SERIES Colors into Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. The PANTONE PLUS Libraries will be differentiated from existing PANTONE Libraries by a “PANTONE+” designation in the Library name.

Why is my Pantone color not in Illustrator?

You’ll first need to install Pantone Color Manager. Download the Pantone Color Manager (PCM) Restart your machine [I know] Export each book you want in Lab colour (CMYK for Color Bridge) from PCM — separately for each of Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.

How is Pantone plus used in Adobe Illustrator?

Learn about the Pantone Plus color libraries used in Illustrator. Pantone Plus modernize the way Adobe applications use spot colors from color book manufacturers. Adobe Illustrator, along with InDesign and Photoshop, uses the Pantone Plus Series® of color books. Pantone Plus includes the PMS colors, replacing the earlier Pantone Matching System®.

Is there a free installer for Pantone plus?

PANTONE has recently made available the PANTONE PLUS Digital Libraries Installer. The installer is a free utility that allows you to integrate the PANTONE PLUS Libraries into Adobe Creative Suite. The PANTONE PLUS Series is an enhancement to the PANTONE Matching System and retains all of the previously existing PANTONE Matching System colors.

How to get the Pantone plus color library?

To obtain the new libraries, download the installer for your operating system from the PANTONE website: http://www.pantone.com/colors4adobe. Read the information provided on that download page. For more information, download the PANTONE PLUS Color Library Technical Notes from the same page.

Can you download Pantone Color Manager for free?

Here’s what you need to do: If you have a current / new Pantone textile book, you are entitled to a free download of the Pantone Color Manager Software which includes the TCX / TPX Illustrator swatch library. You’ll need to register your product here – and if you need more support there are specific instructions here.