TIFF vs PSD (16 bit) pros cons?

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TIFF vs PSD (16 bit) pros cons?

Hi everyone,
I am trying to streamline my Aperture Photoshop workflow and I was wondering what are the real differences and pros and cons to using TIFF or PSD in 16 bit? What would I gain/loose by using PSD or TIFF when editing in PS and saving?

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MacBook Pro 2.5 GhZ, Mac OS X (10.5.4), Aperture and Photoshop

Posted on Aug 23, 2008 12:43 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 23, 2008 4:23 PM in response to wtgilles

TIFF is an open standard format where PSD is an Adobe proprietary format. Both support layers, and there is little difference between them.

I'd recommend using 16 bit TIFF. Most of the Adobe folks would as well, unless you're planning on using the PSD files with Illustrator and InDesign.

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Answer 2

Aug 23, 2008 7:30 PM in response to wtgilles

Agreed.

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