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tzam66
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August 1, 2022
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Batch JPEG processing running super slow

  • August 1, 2022
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I've have an action to batch process to shrink JPEGs (from larger JPEGs or RAW files) for years. It is usually quite fast - even when processing RAW - but today it's slowed to a crawl. It's taking upwards of 3 hours to process 300 files (used to take closer to 5 minutes for the same amount). 

 

I've updated my OS, updated the recommended performance settings in my Photoshop from a previous post, cleared my hard drive to double the space available, my CC is up to date and I've rebooted my computer several times. I've even recorded a new action to see if that helps but they are both still running equally slow.


Does anyone have any other suggestions? At this rate I'll never finish any of the work I have due.

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    Is Photoshop > Preferences > History & Content Credentials > Content Credentials (Beta) checked? 

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    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    August 1, 2022

    Is Photoshop > Preferences > History & Content Credentials > Content Credentials (Beta) checked? 

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      tzam66Author
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      August 1, 2022

      I actually unchecked it before I saw this and then reduced my History States to 2. Now everything is moving smoothly again so it was one or the other or both!

        D Fosse
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        D FosseCommunity Expert
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        August 1, 2022
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        reduced my History States to 2.

        By @tzam66

         

        Sounds like you're running out of scratch disk space. How much free space do you have?

          Bojan Živković11378569
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          Bojan Živković11378569Community Expert
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          August 1, 2022

          I am Windows user. My friend had similar problem, everything in order: 16GB RAM, Radeon RX 580 and plenty of room on hard drive but computer was running slow. It ended up in Mac service to replace OS, that was their suggestion. Still does not work as expected. I asked what was problem? No answer from my friend, they didn't told her details.

            lambiloon
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            lambiloonCommunity Expert
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            August 1, 2022

            Hi check the system requirements for the new version of Photoshop maybe it is not up to mark according to your computer and slow down your computer...regards

            Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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            tzam66Author
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            August 1, 2022

            Thanks so much for the reply! I am meeting all the minimum requirements, it seems, so still puzzling.

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