Huge TIFF Problem!

strat0s · 11-29-2007, 12:30 AM

Hi, i have a huge tiff file 1,5GB , its a satellite photo and i need an application to open this file.
My computer is core duo 2.00 with 2gb ram.

**sobeit** · 11-29-2007, 08:04 AM

that is one large file, I am not sure if theres anything available that will open a tif file that large on a home computer. - but I am just guessing. What have you tried?

try irfanview

dxj · 12-05-2007, 12:32 AM

Photoshop CS2/3 should be able to handle it i would have thought.

jb_ · 12-05-2007, 01:27 AM

The GIMP might too.

Edit: It's free, Photoshop costs.

**freddyhard** · 12-05-2007, 04:42 AM

i'd make sure your virtual memory is set high enough. if you are using photoshop you can set the max memory used by photoshop to something higher than 50% (default). keep in mind that the TIF file might be compressed as well.

**koala** · 12-05-2007, 09:00 AM

Do you want a program to just view the file or do you need a full image editor?

Already mentioned, IrfanView is one of the best image viewers available and can handle large files.

For a free image editor close to Photoshop in quality that can handle 2gb files, try Paint.Net

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