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In terms of colors, what is the difference between 8-bit, 12-bit, 14-bit, and 16-bit files?

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In terms of colors, what is the difference between 8-bit, 12-bit, 14-bit, and 16-bit files?

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• 8-bit files: 256 colors (shades of gray) per RGB channel • 12-bit files: 4,096 colors (shades of gray) per RGB channel • 14-bit files: 16,384 (shades of gray) per RGB channel • 16-bit files: 65,536 colors (shades of gray) per RGB channel In terms of practical application, having more bits per channel basically means more subtle/smoother color variations, more highlight, and more shadow details are available.