Problem converting 16 bit TIF files

[Russ Croucher 0]

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?

[Russ Croucher 0]

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?

[Fred28 0]

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

[Russ Croucher 0]

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?

[Chris75 0]

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. 

[Russ Croucher 0]

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.