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vivski
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May 16, 2024
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Photoshop Elements 2024 16 bit problem

  • May 16, 2024
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I have used Elements for many years and today decided to install Elements 2024.

Now when I want to edit a RAW image from my Sony Alpha 1 I find that the image is partially locked and that all items in the Layer menu, with the exception of the Type and Layer Mask items are greyed out.

Apparently I need to click on the icon on the right of the layer and then click the Convert depth button to convert the image fro 16 bit to 8 bit.

This has never been necessary in previous versions of Elements and will be extremely irritating if I have to do this with every image I edit.

I have no idea why anyone would decide to introduce this annoyance.

Is there a way that I can overcome this problem without any inconvenience to me?

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Correct answer Jeff Arola

In the Camera Raw dialog at the bottom set it to 8 Bits/Channel

 

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Jeff Arola
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Jeff ArolaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 16, 2024

In the Camera Raw dialog at the bottom set it to 8 Bits/Channel

 

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    vivskiAuthor
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    May 16, 2024

    Many thanks for speedily solving my problem.

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