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Apple Preview vs. GIMP, Photoshop, Bridge etc. as PNG/TIFF to JPEG converter

I have a bunch of PNG and TIFF files—scans of old family photos and documents. I will keep them as archival masters, but for the purpose of online sharing I am creating JPEG's from these files. The ...

texnic

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asked May 3, 2023 at 14:27

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Is there a way to get smaller TIFF files?

I'm working with canon CR2 RAW files. My images usually have 30MB when I import into Lightroom, but when I bring into Photoshop for an adjustment and get back to Lightroom the TIFF file generated is ...

adamasan

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asked Feb 10, 2019 at 14:02

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Should I save scanned images of 35mm slides from a Nikon scanner in JPEG or Tiff?

I am scanning 35mm color slides, some 50 years old, with a Nikon scanner. Should I save the scanned image in jpeg or tiff format for saving on archival CDs?

Bill

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asked Jun 26, 2015 at 18:35

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Is there a technical reason to go from RAW to an 8 bit TIFF?

I was watching a video about frequency separation techniques for skin retouching in Photoshop. The subject is irrelevant, but I mention it because this comes from a decent source and a high-end ...

Carlos Irineu

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asked Aug 18, 2014 at 2:26

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Does converting RAW files to TIFF lose image quality?

Before I found out about Camera Raw, I used to convert my photos from RAW to TIFF, using the XNVIEW convertor, downloaded from the Internet. My question is whether I lost image quality or anything ...

Morpho

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asked Mar 31, 2014 at 15:32

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Is it better to print from jpg or tiff on A2 paper?

I just read the answers here, but if we are talking about printing high quality in A2 format (that's about 16"x23", for those not used to ISO standard paper sizes) on a good printer, is it possible to ...

Otto Fabricius

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asked Mar 22, 2013 at 16:04

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What is lost when RAW is exported to TIFF for editing?

Is anything lost when you export from (Canon) RAW files to TIFF? For context: I backup and archive my RAW files, and keep a separate (Aperture) library for exported JPEGs. So far my workflow has been ...

AlastairC

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asked Jun 5, 2012 at 11:34

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Why isn't saving photos as TIFF files a popular choice by DSLR manufacturers?

Why do many DSLRs have the option to save in RAW or JPEG but not in TIFF? It would be useful to save it as a TIFF file using lossless compression. It would be a midway between RAW and JPEG. Is it ...

K''

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asked May 10, 2012 at 14:40

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Is TIFF really of higher quality than PNG-24?

I've been doing some research to try to figure out why more people do not store high-resolution image files as PNG-24. PNG has exactly-reversible, lossless compression, it is a net-friendly format so ...

cmal

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asked Jul 11, 2011 at 1:18

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Is it better to store edited photos as PSD or TIFF files?

After editing/retouching a photo in Photoshop, if I want to store that file long term with the edits, what are the advantages/disadvantages of storing it in TIFF vs. PSD format? There's a somewhat-...

ahockley

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asked Jun 2, 2011 at 16:00

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Should I use JPG or TIFF for high-quality prints?

I am putting together a photo book. I shot all the photos in RAW. The prints will be 300pi on 13x11 inch glossy paper. I am laying out the pages in InDesign, which doesn't allow me to import and place ...

bperdue

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asked Apr 13, 2011 at 20:41

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How do I make sure my RAW files are readable in the future?

I've recently started to use RAW with Lightroom. I'd like opinions on how I should make sure my images are readable (not necessarily editable) a few years hence. Heck, let's say a decade some decades. ...

gerikson

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asked Feb 1, 2011 at 10:34

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Which is a better way to store your photos? RAW or TIFF?

I have read posts that alot of photographers are using RAW to store photos. But the problem I am having is that how do you people view the photos easily when you need them? In the beginning I have ...

Digital Dude

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asked Nov 6, 2010 at 15:23

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Apple Preview vs. GIMP, Photoshop, Bridge etc. as PNG/TIFF to JPEG converter

Is there a way to get smaller TIFF files?

Should I save scanned images of 35mm slides from a Nikon scanner in JPEG or Tiff?

Is there a technical reason to go from RAW to an 8 bit TIFF?

Does converting RAW files to TIFF lose image quality?

Is it better to print from jpg or tiff on A2 paper?

What is lost when RAW is exported to TIFF for editing?

Why isn't saving photos as TIFF files a popular choice by DSLR manufacturers?

Is TIFF really of higher quality than PNG-24?

Is it better to store edited photos as PSD or TIFF files?

Should I use JPG or TIFF for high-quality prints?

How do I make sure my RAW files are readable in the future?

Which is a better way to store your photos? RAW or TIFF?

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