Skip to main content
ruthied70245211
Known Participant
Oct 24, 2022 9:55 PM UTC
Question

Grayed Out 8 bit grayed out under mode. in Photoshop Elements 12

Hi. I am wondering why the 8 bit option under image>mode is grayed out. I have an older version of photoshop adobe elements. If it is for newer versions, why is it even there?

This topic is closed to new replies. Start a new post to keep the conversation going.

2 replies

Greg_S.
Community Expert
Greg_S.Community Expert
Community Expert
Oct 24, 2022 10:46 PM UTC

BTW, the image name tab will show whether the image is in 8-bit mode:

Translate
Greg_S.
Community Expert
Greg_S.Community Expert
Community Expert
Oct 24, 2022 10:41 PM UTC

It means that the image is already in 8-bit/channel mode. If you open a 16-bit image in the Editor, the 8-bit mode will become active in order to convert the image to 8-bit.  Many editing tools in Elements can only work on 8-bit images.

Translate
    Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
    Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices