I am using the following shell script to return an image preview for use in FileMaker: qlmanage -t [sourcePath] -s 512 -o [outputPath] This usually works well, but it hangs if the RGB image (.tif, .psb, or .psd) has too many Alpha Channels ( >20 if on transparent background; >21 if flattened). This issue can be also be seen when looking at the image thumbnail or preview in the Finder. It appears MacOS won't create a thumbnail when the image has over 21 Alpha Channels... it just shows the default tif/psb/psd thumbnail, even if the image is very small. Environment MacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Adobe Photoshop 2024 (25.6.0) Maximize PSD and PSB File Compatibility is enabled when saved from Photoshop Since I'm only able to upload a screenshot to this post, the original test files can be found in the Adobe Forum with the Title: "MacOS Finder Preview Limited to 20-21 Alpha Channels?"