TIF to jpg

[Redhall]

When I try and convert my TIF files to jpg for use in PTE I only get a limited drop down window that doesn't show a jpg option.

This seems to occur only when the TIF file was created from a RAW file. I realise that this is no doubt a CS2 problem and not PTE but wondered if anyone had come across the same problem.

Ron

[Lin Evans]

Hi Ron,

Which converter are you using - which camera (RAW format?). Perhaps it's a 16 bit/8 bit thing. Take the converted file into Photoshop or Irfanview and save as JPG rather than using Windows and try.

Best regards,

Lin

When I try and convert my TIF files to jpg for use in PTE I only get a limited drop down window that doesn't show a jpg option.

This seems to occur only when the TIF file was created from a RAW file. I realise that this is no doubt a CS2 problem and not PTE but wondered if anyone had come across the same problem.

Ron

[lathompson]

When I try and convert my TIF files to jpg for use in PTE I only get a limited drop down window that doesn't show a jpg option.

This seems to occur only when the TIF file was created from a RAW file. I realise that this is no doubt a CS2 problem and not PTE but wondered if anyone had come across the same problem.

Ron

Ron, 8 bit conversion should make it work. You may have 16 bit TIFFs and that would make a big difference on how they are treated within other programs.

larry

[jevans]

Ron,

You have got the answer. Generally RAW convertors are set by default to produce 16 bit files. When you save as a TIF and import into Photoshop, you have to go to Image - Mode - and select 8 bit. Then you will be able to save as a jpg. JPG files do not support 16 bit images.

Jeff

[Redhall]

Ron,

You have got the answer. Generally RAW convertors are set by default to produce 16 bit files. When you save as a TIF and import into Photoshop, you have to go to Image - Mode - and select 8 bit. Then you will be able to save as a jpg. JPG files do not support 16 bit images.

Jeff

Many thanks Jeff for that bit of info. It works fine now. Many thanks also to all other helpers. cheers Ron

[bmccammon]

You can specify 8 bit or 16 bit in the Adobe Raw Converter before opening a file. If you open it as a 16 bit file you can quickly make it serviceable for PTE by using the "save for web" option which will convert it to an 8 bit JPG file. Good luck.