Saving a TIFF File to Use Different compression

(Available in the IceViewer TIFF and the IceViewer Pro)

Changing the compression for a TIFF file is easy using the IceViewer. Simply use the Save As feature of the IceViewer, 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