Question Paint can't read files in 108MP resolution.

[LordPM]

Hi!

I have a S21 Ultra here which takes pretty good 108mp photos compared to my older phones. Had never really tried to open them on my computer before. But today i did and paint just won't open them. It says ''Paint cannot read this file. This is not a valid bitmap file or its format is not currently supported''

I then take the same picture without the 108MP resolution and it can open it just fine. I'd really like to keep the quality of my photos at the highest possible if it is possible.

Is there any workaround this? I tried to find an online solution that sent me to the registry in the Windows Photo Gallery Viewer file but i can't find it in the registry. It's like this was meant for windows 10 and not 11 or something. Then i found a solution that was asking me to install some files in the registry but i didn't feel safe doing this at all (messing something up or ending up with a virus or something).

Thanks a lot folks.

 

[USAFRet]

Try a different application.
IrfanView.

IrfanView - Official Homepage - One of the Most Popular Viewers Worldwide

IrfanView ... one of the most popular viewers worldwide.

www.irfanview.com

 

[hotaru.hino]

If you need to edit them, Paint.NET might be able to open and manipulate the file.

 

[LordPM]

Try a different application.
IrfanView.

IrfanView - Official Homepage - One of the Most Popular Viewers Worldwide

IrfanView ... one of the most popular viewers worldwide.

www.irfanview.com

Can we do some minor editing with this software? Like rotation or mark a certain area with a color?

 

[USAFRet]

Can we do some minor editing with this software? Like rotation or mark a certain area with a color?

The above mentioned Paint.net is MUCH better for that purpose.

I use IView as my main viewing application.
And Paint.net is my secondary editor (after a different, low cost, paid application)

 

[LordPM]

The above mentioned Paint.net is MUCH better for that purpose.

I use IView as my main viewing application.
And Paint.net is my secondary editor (after a different, low cost, paid application)

May i know the other low cost application you speak of if you don't mind? Thank you!

 

[LordPM]

If you need to edit them, Paint.NET might be able to open and manipulate the file.

Thanks a lot i appreciate it!

 

[kanewolf]

May i know the other low cost application you speak of if you don't mind? Thank you!

I have used ACDSee for many years (and many versions) -- https://www.acdsee.com/en/products/acdsee-free/ There is a free version of it.

 

[USAFRet]

May i know the other low cost application you speak of if you don't mind? Thank you!

My main image editor is PaintShop Pro.

PaintShop Pro 2022 | Download Your Free Trial

Unlock new creative options fast with PaintShop Pro 2022. AI-powered Portrait Mode, Background Replacement and Style Transfer simplify complex tasks. Plus, new editing tools and workspace enhancements streamline the photo editing process for photographers of any skill level.

www.paintshoppro.com

Have used it in ensuing versions for over 20 years.

Frequently, there will be large discounts on various packages.

 

[LordPM]

My main image editor is PaintShop Pro.

PaintShop Pro 2022 | Download Your Free Trial

Unlock new creative options fast with PaintShop Pro 2022. AI-powered Portrait Mode, Background Replacement and Style Transfer simplify complex tasks. Plus, new editing tools and workspace enhancements streamline the photo editing process for photographers of any skill level.

www.paintshoppro.com

Have used it in ensuing versions for over 20 years.

Frequently, there will be large discounts on various packages.

Wow i remember using PaintShop Pro in the early 90s, didn't know it was still going!

Also, i do not see any tick on the right side of the answer i'd like to choose as best, not sure how to do it?

 

[DSzymborski]

GIMP is out there as an option, too.

 

[TerryLaze]

Hi!

I have a S21 Ultra here which takes pretty good 108mp photos

Is that meant to be MegaPixels???
You just might not have enough ram to open it since apps need to open it in raw format which takes buttloads of ram.

 

[LordPM]

Is that meant to be MegaPixels???
You just might not have enough ram to open it since apps need to open it in raw format which takes buttloads of ram.

Oh i have 32GB of ram im pretty sure it should be enough no?

 

[Ralston18]

@LordPM

I changed your post to a Question.

You should be able to select a Best Answer now.

If not, please post accordingly.

 

[LordPM]

@LordPM

I changed your post to a Question.

You should be able to select a Best Answer now.

If not, please post accordingly.

Still doesn't work.

 

[Ralston18]

Please try again.

Apologies: I did not make the correct change.

You should now see a circled checkmark "Mark as solution" to the right of each post.

= = = =

Thanks to @kanewolf for sending me the correct process.

If my change did not work - well it is still on me.....

 

[TerryLaze]

Oh i have 32GB of ram im pretty sure it should be enough no?

If you open a file with irfanview it tells you how much ram it uses to show it, open one of the smaller files that do open and tell us how much those use.

 

[LordPM]

If you open a file with irfanview it tells you how much ram it uses to show it, open one of the smaller files that do open and tell us how much those use.

Weird enough when i try to open it, it uses the multimedia irfanview viewer like it's a movie 🤔
But it isn't, it's just a 25MB .JPG