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Saving a Pre-defined Crop

Forum|Forum|3 years ago
September 30, 2022
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Hello:

Let's say I have an image that is M x N pixels in size. I want to define a crop area that is m x n where m < M & n < N (without having to grab & resize the area to m x n), then be able to move the m x n crop area based on the chosen grid & then apply the crop.

Is there a way to save this cropping action as a preset?

Any & all help greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Brian Hoffe

Actions and scripting

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TheDigitalDog

Inspiring

Just make a crop preset (configure and save):

Author “Color Management for Photographers" & "Photoshop CC Color Management/pluralsight"

Brian HoffeAuthor

Participating Frequently

Thanks fo the reply. I'm uncertain about this but the crop present will not allow moving the crop "marquee" prior to applying the crop yes?

Conrad_C

Community Expert

All the preset does is fill in the Crop tool dimensions and resolution in the options bar. When you choose a preset, the crop rectangle is set to those preset values, but not yet applied. You can still adjust the size and position of the crop rectangle before committing. If you like how it is right away, you would just commit (click the √ button, or press Enter or Return).

George_F

Community Expert

If you haven't, it's as easy as pulling up the Actions Panel, creating a new action and hitting the record button. Then Photoshop records everything you do until you hit stop. After that, it will repeat the same process every time you hit play from the Actions Panel.

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-actions.html

Feel free to clarify if you need something different 🙂

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer

Brian HoffeAuthor

Participating Frequently

Thanks for the reply. Each image will have different subjects and therefore the amount of moving the crop "marquee" will vary from image to image before applying the crop. I suspect with actions, it will only remember a single crop setup.

George_F

Community Expert

I'll confirm whether it works or doesn't in a few hours, but you should be able to click the checkbox for a dialogue prompt to pop up in the action with your pre-defined settings already there.

From there you should just be able to move the crop tool and click ok.

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer

George_F

Community Expert

I'm sure you can do this as an Action? Have you used Actions before?

George F, Photographer & Forum Volunteer

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