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Hawkeye69
Hawkeye69
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December 18, 2022
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Photoshop Preferences: select default "Save a Copy" output format.

  • December 18, 2022
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I want to reduce unnecessary key strokes when using PS.

I'd like to be able to specify a default output format (.JPG for example) for the "Save a Copy" command.

99.9% of the time, I'm saving as a JPG file and have to search through a long list and select it every time.

 

If you think this will be useful, please upvote.

 

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    Stephen Marsh
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    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 19, 2022

    Unless you have specific requirements to retain all metadata, I suggest that you configure Quick Export:

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/au/photoshop/using/export-artboards-layers.html#export-as

     

    Otherwise, a script can default the Save As process:

     

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/save-as-jpeg-again/td-p/12650865

     

    Installed scripts can have custom keyboard shortcuts, Edit > Keyboard Shortcuts.

    J E L
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    J E LCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 19, 2022

    Hi @Hawkeye69 It's a good idea for many users, so I'll vote! Meanwhile, for Windows users like you and me, there is this little time-saving method: After File > Save As, hit the Tab key once to jump to the “Save as type” line, then press “J” to bring up JPG.

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