diff --git a/huepaper.py b/huepaper.py
index de87a41..4270b1a 100755
--- a/huepaper.py
+++ b/huepaper.py
@@ -183,7 +183,6 @@ def save_image(filepath, image):
         stop = False
         while not stop:
             try:
-                image.mode = 'RGB'
                 image.save(filepath)
                 stop = True
             except Exception as e:
@@ -269,6 +268,8 @@ def main():
     if emblem:
         image = add_emblem(image, emblem)
 
+    image.mode = 'RGB'
+
     if preview:
         image.show()
         if not output: