tiff files – layer functions greyed out

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john
Mar 23, 2005
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I scan a logo and create a TIFF file. When I open this TIFF file with photoshop elements, all of the layer-related functions are greyed out.

I tried to save as .psd – same results

I open a .jpg file, and all layer-related functions are visible.

Any ideas?
Thanks,
John
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RSD99
Mar 23, 2005
What kind of "TIFF file?’

Is it possible that your scanner is set up to produce a one-bit (black-and-white only, sometimes called a "bitmapped") file?

"john" wrote in message
I scan a logo and create a TIFF file. When I open this TIFF file with photoshop elements, all of the layer-related functions are greyed out.
I tried to save as .psd – same results

I open a .jpg file, and all layer-related functions are visible.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
John
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john
Mar 23, 2005
Yes, it was set for bit-mapped – does this prevent editing in Adobe?
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john
Mar 23, 2005
2nd reply –
Yes, it was set for "bit-mapped" – does this prevent editing in Adobe?

Can I convert it to "editable" format??
Thanks,
John
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RSD99
Mar 23, 2005
You have two choices …

(1) Rescan, with the scanner set to produce a ‘Grayscale’ image (best), or

(2) in PhotoShop, ‘Image/Mode’ and click on ‘Grayscale.’

"john" wrote in message
2nd reply –
Yes, it was set for "bit-mapped" – does this prevent editing in Adobe?
Can I convert it to "editable" format??
Thanks,
John
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postman delivers
Mar 24, 2005
"john" wrote in message
Yes, it was set for bit-mapped – does this prevent editing in Adobe?

john,

Quoting, "it was set for bit-mapped – does this prevent editing in Adobe?"

Answer Yes, it prevents you from editing, you can not convert.

John, you will need to rescan as, RSD99 indicates.

JR the postman

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