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May 14, 2019
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TIFF file - This file is too big

  • May 14, 2019
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Hi All,

I have 2 large pano images and blended in PS CC 2019, after some adjustments it was saved as PSB about 12 GB, since I wanted to import back to LR Classic 2019 what I have tried is that

1. I saved as TIFF with ZIP option for both Image Compression and Layer Compression I got a file of 3GB

2. I saved as TIFF with ZIP option for Image Compression and Discard layers, I got a file of 1.5 GB

Then I imported them into LR both TIFF images gave me an error - This file is too big

I did check the size of the image which does not exceed 65,000 pixels

Have I missed anything? any help/ advice would be appreciated.

Cheers

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    Correct answer johnrellis

    I did check the size of the image which does not exceed 65,000 pixels

    The maximum dimensions LR allows are 65,000 pixels per side and a total of 512 megapixels (512,000,000 = width x height): Supported file formats in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom . What are the actual pixel dimensions of your file?  You've probably exceeded 512 megapixels.

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    Aladar2021
    Participant
    January 7, 2021

    Hi,

    does anybody have BigTiff plugin (BigTiff_32.8bi) for Photoshop 2020 64bit ?  

     

    It used to be downloadable here https://forum.ggnome.com/viewtopic.php?t=4817 but the link http://gardengnomesoftware.com/download/bigtiff/bigtiff_0_1_win.zip is no more working.

    Thank you very much.

    johnrellis
    johnrellisCorrect answer
    Legend
    May 15, 2019

    I did check the size of the image which does not exceed 65,000 pixels

    The maximum dimensions LR allows are 65,000 pixels per side and a total of 512 megapixels (512,000,000 = width x height): Supported file formats in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom . What are the actual pixel dimensions of your file?  You've probably exceeded 512 megapixels.

    dzungv14059097
    dzungv14059097Author
    Participating Frequently
    May 15, 2019

    Hi

    That is the point I am checking now, it seemed to be too large exceeding 512 M.

    Thank you John.

    Cheers

    GoldingD
    GoldingD
    Legend
    May 14, 2019

    And does LR support PSB?

    Ah,, I see they are: How To Access Large Document PSB Files In Lightroom and Bridge - YouTube

    (above a bit dated)

    and: Supported file formats in Lightroom Classic and Lightroom

    (need compatibility turned on?)

    dzungv14059097
    dzungv14059097Author
    Participating Frequently
    May 14, 2019

    Hi David,

    Thanks for the help.

    the youtube link is what I have been trying,

    I did try flatten the image too, it did not help.

    how do I turn on the compatibility in LR?

    Cheers

    GoldingD
    GoldingD
    Legend
    May 14, 2019

    From:File formats in Adobe Photoshop

    • Choose Edit > Preferences > File Handling (Windows) or Photoshop > Preferences > File Handling (Mac OS).

    • From the Maximize PSD and PSB File Compatibility menu, choose any of the following:

      AlwaysSaves a composite (flattened) image along with the layers of your document.

      AskAsks whether to maximize compatibility when you save.

      NeverSaves only a layered image

    GoldingD
    GoldingD
    Legend
    May 14, 2019

    Flatten the image (this looses the layers)

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