Convert Type Dialog

The Convert Type dialog is described below with functions for how to access it. A list of the controls on the dialog can be found in the table below.

What It Does

Converts the color depth of the selected channel into a different bit depth. The color depth determines the number of pixels per RGB channel. Existing channels set to another color depth can be converted by simply selecting them and opening the Convert Type dialog box.

How to Access It

• Menubar | Channels > Convert Channel

• Right-click | in Channels Palette > Convert Channel

• Button | in Channels Palette >

Convert Type Dialog Fields

Control	Type	What it does	Notes
Type	dropdown	The color depth options for converting the selected channel. Depth sizes are: 8bit (Byte), 16bit (Half), and 32bit (Float).	You should only see two options in the dropdown menu, as it does not show the current depth size of your channel.