How do I adjust my TIFF to 8-bit data?

SkyFi's standard TIFF files display complex 16-bit data that may not be compatible with all systems. To convert your 16-bit TIFF to a more simple, 8-bit format, please follow the steps below:

1. Open QGIS
2. Load in the 16-bit geotiff satellite image
3. Double click on the image name to open the properties
4. Adjust the color, considering the following settings:
   1. Under Transparency, ensure that the No Data value is set to 0
   2. Under Symbology, click Min/Max Value Settings
   3. Set the Cumulative Count Cut to 2-99.5
   4. Change the Gamma Stretch to 1.55
   5. Click Apply then OK
5. When happy with the colors:
   1. Right click / Ctrl click on the layer
   2. Click Export
   3. Click Save As
   4. Choose "Rendered image" at the top
   5. Set a suitable filename and save location
   6. Click OK

The resulting file will be 8-bits, georeferenced, and easy to load into Google Earth, or a CAD program, like AutoCAD.