What file format can store front and back scans in one lossless image file?
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I’m scanning collectible cards and want to keep the front and back together in a single file. Ideally, the format should support lossless image storage, be viewable in common image viewers, and preferably support thumbnails. What file format is suitable for storing two scanned images in one file?
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One possible option is to use TIFF format. It support multipage and also can use different compression algorithm, lossy and lossless. Also it support different colour spaces and embedded thumbnails
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A good option is a multi-page TIFF file. TIFF can store multiple images in a single file, so you can keep the front and back scans together. It also supports lossless compression, making it suitable for archival-quality scans. In addition, TIFF supports embedded thumbnails and is widely recognized by imaging software. If your main goals are one file, lossless storage, and image-viewer compatibility, TIFF is the strongest fit from the options discussed.
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