Size of Tiff files

AN
Posted By
avdavid.noreply
Feb 11, 2009
Views
231
Replies
2
Status
Closed
I have a 12 MB dng file that was created by D700, 14 bits, raw. ( when I uploaed the photo I converted it from nef to dng).

When I open the file with Photoshop CS4 and just save it – without any editing – I get a tiff file of 70 mg. The file size is similar with no and LZW comeression.

I use ProPhotoRgb.

Is the size of the tiff file reasonable?
Related Tags
file size tiff

Master Retouching Hair

Learn how to rescue details, remove flyaways, add volume, and enhance the definition of hair in any photo. We break down every tool and technique in Photoshop to get picture-perfect hair, every time.

GJ
Geoff J
Feb 11, 2009
"DavidNorep" wrote …
I have a 12 MB dng file that was created by D700, 14 bits, raw. ( when I uploaed the photo I converted it from nef to dng).

When I open the file with Photoshop CS4 and just save it – without any editing – I get a tiff file of 70 mg. The file size is similar with no and LZW comeression.

I use ProPhotoRgb.

Is the size of the tiff file reasonable?

My guess is that you have saved it as a 16bit file instead of a 8bit, this will increase the file size.
Geoff J.
AN
avdavid.noreply
Feb 11, 2009
I indeed saved it as a 16 bit file, because I understand that if one day I want ot print it the quality of the print will be better. Anyhow, does it exlain the big size?

Master Retouching Hair

Learn how to rescue details, remove flyaways, add volume, and enhance the definition of hair in any photo. We break down every tool and technique in Photoshop to get picture-perfect hair, every time.

Related Discussion Topics

Nice and short text about related topics in discussion sections