Saving as 8 bit bmp

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ashish_tibrewal
Oct 9, 2003
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I have a 16 bit bmp, which I need to save it 8bit bmp. When I save, the 8bit option is grayed out.
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Rob_Keijzer
Oct 9, 2003
Convert to 8-bit before you save.
Rob
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ashish_tibrewal
Oct 9, 2003
BUT HOW??
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Don_McCahill
Oct 9, 2003
Change the image mode to indexed color.
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ashish_tibrewal
Oct 9, 2003
But when I change back from Index mode to RGB Mode, it turns to Black and White
RK
Rob_Keijzer
Oct 9, 2003
PS version? I have 7. Is the original RGB?
Go to IMAGE > MODE > 8bit. It probably has got a tick in front of 16bit now. Rob
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LenHewitt
Oct 9, 2003
Rob,

You cannot save a 16-bit/channel as BMP at all….

Ashish,

Mode>Indexed colour>256 colours>Local Selective.

DO NOT CHANGE BACK TO RGB MODE

Save As BMP>8bit

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