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October 25, 2021
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Can't safe TIF file as JPG

  • October 25, 2021
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I use PS to convert TIF files to JPG files. Up until today I would open the TIF file in PS and use Save As to save as a JPG file. Today I up updated to 22.5.1 and am running on Windows 10. When I click on Save As, JPG is not a listed file type. I might add that the TIF files were created by exporting in AI. The files are maps that I create.

The TIF file is 136 MB so I can't upload it. But I have not had a problem with this process in the past and I have done it more then 200 times with other maps.

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Correct answer jane-e

Hi @Marcus1587 

 

Use Save a Copy instead of Save as.

 

Alternatively, you can revert to the old behavior in Preferences. This was driven by a change in macOS.

Preferences > File Handling > File Saving Options:

  • Enable Legacy Save As
  • Do not append Copy to filename


See this help page for details and cautions:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/saving-images.html  

Jane

 

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Chuck Uebele
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October 25, 2021

Your tif most likely has layers, alpha channels, paths, or something that the jpg format can't save. So you need to either flatten the image and make sure all channels and other elements are removed, or do as Jane mentioned.

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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October 25, 2021

Hi @Marcus1587 

 

Use Save a Copy instead of Save as.

 

Alternatively, you can revert to the old behavior in Preferences. This was driven by a change in macOS.

Preferences > File Handling > File Saving Options:

  • Enable Legacy Save As
  • Do not append Copy to filename


See this help page for details and cautions:
https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/saving-images.html  

Jane