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I am attempting to import several images files into LR Classic (up to date) and keep getting a error message:
"The files could not be read. Please re-open the files in Photoshop and save them with the 'Maximize Compatibility' preference enabled."
I cannot find this option to enable in LR Classic prefs->file Handling or anywhere else for that matter.
The files that are not importing are mostly .psd's
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The option mentioned is in Photoshop, it should appear when you save a file in Photoshop.
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Hmm?, So why is it appearing in the error message of LR? I guess it is suggesting that I save the files with this constraint, but it is a bit counterintuitive to give instructions in one program that are concerning aanother program?
Thanks
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Is it possible to batch convert these files to maximze compatibility?
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silsurf@me.com wrote:
Is it possible to batch convert these files to maximze compatibility?
Yes, use an action.
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Because Lr can't read the file, but knows about the option in Photoshop.
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You need to open the files in Photoshop and use the Photoshop option 'Maximize Compatibility'. Photoshop cannot work with layered files. It will need a flattened layer in addition to all Photoshop layers, if you want to keep them for further editing in Photoshop (that's basically what that option does).
See here: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/file-formats.html
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Thanks so much!
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You're welcome.