How to convert a RAW file to TIFF

[JB Sling]

I open RAW files in Bridge, I don't use Lightroom. I recently updated to the most current version of Camera RAW. How to I convert a RAW file to a TIFF file? (I hope I make sense.) Thank you.

[gary_sc · Accepted solution]

Hi JB

If that's all you want to do, select the image(s) you wish to convert. 

Then while the images are selected, go to Tools (menu) -> Photoshop -> Image Processor...

Then, in Image Processor, probably leave it as I have shown below. You'll need the Save as TIFF checked. The LZW Compression is only if you're saving as 16 bit images. If you do not need/want them resized, leave that unchecked. 

Click Run and then collect your TIFF images.

Let me know if you need anything else.

[JB Sling]

Hi Gary, many thanks for your prompt reply. What you suggested works fine. I also found that in Camera RAW the small box with a download arrow in it, in the upper right hand corner, also opens the dialog box. So all is good.

I do have two more questions if you don't mind; if you can't answer them in this post it's ok. When I open a RAW file the Sharpening is always set to 40; is it possible to set the default to be 25? And, is it possible so that every time I open a file the "Use profile corrections" box (in Optics) is always checked? Thanks again for any help!

[Lumigraphics]

You can save from Camera RAW, you can use the Export feature in Bridge, you can use Image Processor or Image Processor Pro (which calls Photoshop.)