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dp_6224
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October 8, 2024
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Photoshop Action for Exporting PNG Re-Using Previous File Name

  • October 8, 2024
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I've created a variety of Photoshop Actions that all work EXCEPT for Exporting a Low Res PNG. I've created the action in Photoshop. Then created a Droplet. But when the Action runs, the file name of the PNG is replaced by the previous file that was saved. I've tried to trouble shoot this for days to no avail.

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Lumigraphics
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October 8, 2024

When you record the action, DO NOT change the filename or folder. If you do, that info will be recorded into the action and it will work exactly as described.

    Stephen Marsh
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    Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
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    October 8, 2024

    For visual reference, here is a screenshot of what @Lumigraphics mentions:

     

     

    Also, take a look at your droplet settings:

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/processing-batch-files.html#create_a_droplet_from_an_action

     

    Specifically:

     

    Override Action "Save As" Commands

    Ensures that processed files are saved to the destination folder specified in the Batch command (or to their original folder if you chose Save and Close), with their original names or the names you specified in the File Naming section of the Batch dialog box.

     

    If you don't select this option and your action includes a Save As command, your files will be saved into the folder specified by the Save As command in the action, instead of the folder specified in the Batch command. In addition, if you don't select this option and the Save As command in the action specifies a filename, the Batch command overwrites the same file (the file specified in the action) each time it processes an image.

     
    Note:

    If you want the Batch command to process files using the original filenames in the folder you specified in the Batch command, save your image in the action. Then, when you create the batch, select Override Action "Save As" Command and specify a destination folder. If you rename the images in the Batch command and don't select Override Action "Save As" Command, Photoshop saves your processed images twice: once with the new name in the specified folder, and once with the original name in the folder specified by the Save As command in the action.

     

    To use this option, the action must contain a Save As command. Otherwise, the Batch command won't save the processed files. Selecting this option doesn't skip everything in the Save As command—only the specified filename and folder.

    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    October 8, 2024

    in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

    p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.



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