Saving a TIFF File to Use Different compression

(NOT AVAILABLE IN THE FREE VERSION)

Changing the compression for a TIFF file is easy using the Tiff Viewer. Simply use the Save As feature of the TiffViewer, which brings up the following window:

The compression method to be used can be specified in the Compression Mode section of the window on the right. Once a selection is made, press OK to save the file with the new settings.

The following compression modes are available:

For black and white images:

·         CCITT G4 – smallest file size, recommended

·         CCITT G3 1D No EOL

·         CCITT G3 1D EOL

·         CCITT G3 2D

·         Pack Bits

·         LZW

·         No compression – largest file size, not recommended

For grayscale and color images:

·         JPEG – smallest file size

·         Pack Bits

·         LZW – best image quality

·         LZW Differential

·         No compression – largest file size, not recommended