Russ Croucher Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I am using "Pixillion" version 8.09 to convert a 16-bit TIF file of 48 bits per pixel to reverse the image. The scanner requires the emulsion side of the image to be reversed to produce Optima and results. In using this program as the last step 2 reverse all pictures in a folder it downsizings the that TIF files to 8 bits. This is fine with JPEG but not 16 bit TIF files. Is there a solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 I have not heard from anybody I'm trying to filter 16-bit TIF files is that possible? It seems that it downsize that the 8 bits which is not acceptable is this a limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred28 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I´m not sure I understand what you are trying to do, Pixillion is an image file converter, you might need to provide some screenshots of what you are trying to do and the steps you have taken. I would suggest you contact NCH technical Support for assistance here: https://www.nch.com.au/support/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 I have all 100 MB 16-bit TIF file that I want to reverse mirror and produce a 16-bit output TIF file and it seems like it only downsize it to 8 bits and converted to a 23 MB 8-bit TIF file. The filter and the structure of the folder works great but it seemed like it only outputs an 8 bit TIF file not as 16-bit TIF file. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris75 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hello, I tested the program and the only time I got the 8bit images was when selecting the 256 color option under options. If you don't use this option you will get 16 ir 24bit images, depending on the original file bit depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 I'm frustrated because the 100 MB file I mentioned above has 48 bits of color 16 each for RGB. Once I mirror the TIF file, it is 1/5 the size and the color depth is only 24 bits which would be 8 bits for each RGB. I did see the 256 option and did not check it because I read about it and that would just defeat everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 "Chris75" so you have tried a 16-bit TIF file which would produce about 100 MB file and do anything to it rotate it or reverse it and it would output a file of approximate the same size? When I do that exact same feature it takes my 100 megabytes file and crunches it down to a 20 MB file of only total 24 bits 8 bits per color but TIF format. The 256 bit option is not checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannR Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Would be better that you send some screenshots and the files to the Technical Support here: https://www.nch.com.au/support/supportcontact.html?software=Pixillion&support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 I want to update my Pixillon version 8.19 to the latest version but it's longer than 6 months so I would have to get a license and I'll be more than happy to buy several license if the following problem has been fixed. I having trouble converting 16 bit TIF files (48 RGB bits) to a horizontal flip. The result works but only at the 8-bit level producing a 24-bit RGB result. If it now handle 16 bits I would be more than happy to buy several licenses for my business. Right now I have to do the conversion with Photoshop. Here is an example folder of my problem. I have a source TIF file of 92 MB that I run through the program to do a horizontal flip and the result is a 20 MB file only of 8 bits in depth (24 bits total). If somebody could tell me this problem has been fixed on the new version I will do an upgrade.https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuSetTxgq7JxqOEME-5nW7K2G8jEsg?e=HddMUB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I'm waiting for a response to this question no one seems to be updating me. Does the new version support 16 bits color depth. 48 bits total or RGB? I be more than happy to upgrade my license if it supports it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Croucher Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 I currently have an older version of this program around v8.09. They've been advertising the newer version and I tried 10.15 today to see if it supports 16 bit TIF files. This would be 48 bit color which the program sees clearly and displays at the 48 bit color depth (16 bits per color). However, when I do a simple horizontal flip it outputs the TIF file as 24 bits or 8 bits per color. Are there any formats that support 16 bits of color or 48 bits? Right now I'm using an open-source program called "mogrify" which will do a TIF file in 48 bits but does not support the directory structure of your program. So I can use your program for JPEG which is limited to 24 bits but not TIF which is 48 bits. So does the new version support this format or can I turn it on. Nowhere in the documentation do I see it supporting 48 bits. Yet send supports raw format which is like 14 bits per color. When will it be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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