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XSIF bit size files

Allen Lloyd
in PixInsight
My Astro cameras work in 14 bit colour.  When I save a file in XISF format, it selects 32 bit,as default.  Would there be a disadvantage in saving it as 16 bit, instead.
I appreciate any help.

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  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    Generally when processing data you will want to keep the files in 32-bit format in order to keep the full precision of the number. Later, when you have a final image (perhaps saving as a TIF) going to 16-bit is no problem.  Likely the answer to your question is, it really wouldn't be a big deal to manage your files like this. However, it is not common practice and it is not something I have done- so you will be on your own in terms of consequences I cannot foretell . 

    -the Blockhead
  • Allen Lloyd
    Thank you very much for your help. I have kept all XSIF files as 32 bit and will continue to do so. 
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