Tif files problem

Photoshop Elements 3.
I have tif files that show alright in Photoshop Elements 3 Editor but only show a "black" rectangle in Organizer. Anyone know the reason for this? [NB:- If I convert the files to jpg there is no problem. Other tif files show alright in Organizer.]

It is actually an image size limit (in pixels). You can find the information here (for PSE5, should be the same for PSE3):
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/333/333456.html
The reference to layered PSD files may also apply to TIFFs.
Juergen

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