Python: Read and write TIFF 16 bit , three channel , colour images

Question

Does anyone have a method for importing a 16 bit per channel, 3 channel TIFF image in Python?

I have yet to find a method which will preserve the 16 bit depth per ch

Answer 1

I recommend using the python bindings to OpenImageIO, it's the standard for dealing with various image formats in the vfx domain (which usually are 16/32bit).

import OpenImageIO as oiio
input = oiio.ImageInput.open ("/path/to/image.tif")