How do I convert to RGB file format?

PR
Posted By
Pam_Reid
Jun 24, 2004
Views
1939
Replies
4
Status
Closed
I need to convert files to RGB or RGBA file format for use as modeling textures on an SGI machine, but the options under PhotoShop’s "Save As" do not include RGB. I’m not talking about converting to RGB mode or color model; I’m talking about a file extension like TIFF or JPEG. My files are already in the RGB mode and flattened, but I still don’t get RGB as a "Save As" option. I’m pretty sure I was able to do this the last time I made textures, two years ago, but I can’t figure out how to do it now. I’m wondering if it has to do with my version upgrade. Right now, I’ve got PhotoShop CS on Windows XP. I think I was running PhotoShop 6 or 7 two years ago. Can anyone shed some light on this? Thanks!
Related Tags
conversion file format how rgb

Must-have mockup pack for every graphic designer 🔥🔥🔥

Easy-to-use drag-n-drop Photoshop scene creator with more than 2800 items.

DM
Don_McCahill
Jun 24, 2004
RGB is not (that I know of) a file format. Thus you cannot find it in "save as." (You are mistaken if you think you were able to do this in the past. RGB has never been a PS file format.)
PC
Pierre_Courtejoie
Jun 24, 2004
The (SGI) RGB file format is on the CD of Photoshop, you’ll need to add it yourself (usually, one do it at install time)
More info at: <http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/32216.htm> Yes, Don, it exists!
DM
Don_McCahill
Jun 24, 2004
I stand corrected Pierre.
PR
Pam_Reid
Jun 24, 2004
Thanks for the help! I was able to install the plug-in. The only wrinkle is that it names the extension as .sgi, not .rgb. I assume that they are one and the same (like .jpeg and .jpg), and that I can just rename my file .rgb.

How to Improve Photoshop Performance

Learn how to optimize Photoshop for maximum speed, troubleshoot common issues, and keep your projects organized so that you can work faster than ever before!

Related Discussion Topics

Nice and short text about related topics in discussion sections