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June 25, 2017
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How can I set up to export lightroom photos in Grey Scale 8 bit? When asked to export only given RGB presets.

  • June 25, 2017
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How can I set up to export Lghtroom photos in 8 bit grey scale? Under file settings in color space it only gives RGB  presets.

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    Correct answer Per Berntsen

    Lightroom can only export in RGB.

    You will have to use a program like Photoshop (or possibly Photoshop Elements) to convert to greyscale.

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    Just Shoot Me
    Just Shoot Me
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    June 25, 2017

    Make a virtual copy of the image in question, Make that VC B&W in the Develop module and do whatever other adjustment you want, Then Export it at whatever settings you like.

    Image will be in B&W (grey scale).

    Per Berntsen
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    Per BerntsenCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    June 25, 2017

    Make a virtual copy of the image in question, Make that VC B&W in the Develop module and do whatever other adjustment you want, Then Export it at whatever settings you like.

    Image will be in B&W (grey scale).

    Although the image will be B&W (desaturated), it will still be an RGB file, Lightroom cannot export greyscale files.

    It will need to be converted to greyscale in some other program.

    Per Berntsen
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    Per BerntsenCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 25, 2017

    Lightroom can only export in RGB.

    You will have to use a program like Photoshop (or possibly Photoshop Elements) to convert to greyscale.

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