16 bit tiff conversion to 8bitt.

[Mark Wiseman]

Hi all,
I would like to know what is the best way to convert a 16bit tiff image to an 8bit tiff image. I am using CS6 for my image editing and any help will be gratefully appreciated.
with many thanks in anticipation of the replies,
Mark Wiseman.

[Rachel Hollander]

Mark - not sure if it is the best but you can simply go into "Mode" under "Image" and do it there.

Rachel

[Mark Wiseman]

Thanks for the info Rachel, the help is much appreciated. It sounds so simple, I wonder if there are any other ways other than converting to 8 bit tiff images in ACR when converting the RAW image. Thanks again,
Mark.

[Rachel Hollander]

Mark - just to clarify that is in PS6 not ACR. You can do all your pp etc, have a saved 16 bit tiff and convert later by just changing the mode and saving.

[Mark Wiseman]

Hi Rachel, thanks, that is what I have done in Photoshop CS6. Saving a16 bit and 8 bit tiffs. Very easy to do now with the changes made in Image>mode.
With many thanks,
Mark

[Don Lacy]

MArk thats the way to do it in PS you really want to work on a 16 bit file so I would not recommend doing it in ACR at the beginning of your work flow.

[Mark Wiseman]

Hi Don,
Thanks for your help. I convert my images from RAW in ACR into 16 bit images as a general rule and then continue my processing in Photoshop CS6. It is just a one off that I need to convert to 8 bit, so your and Rachel's help has been invaluable.
With many thanks,
Mark.