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Maciej28612824zesd
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February 27, 2023
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Default file saving format in PE 2021

  • February 27, 2023
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Hi everyone,

 

Is there a way to set default file saving format in Photoshop Elements 2021? I would like to be able to save them quicker as JPGs.
I'm aware of the "process multiple file" option, but it doesn't suit my needs as it won't let me save to the network drive.

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Greg_S.
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Greg_S.Community Expert
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December 25, 2023

@philipr22174760 said: When I 'save for web' I get a lower resolution file. 

That's the whole point of saving for web.  The size and resolution of files is reduced to make them load faster on a web page. 

Greg_S.
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Greg_S.Community Expert
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February 28, 2023

That's a great tip, Glenn.

    Glenn 8675309
    Glenn 8675309
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    February 28, 2023

    I've always done it for PNG's never have even really looking into manually editing stuff to do it. 99% of my saves are PNG files--- I've never saved anything in the pixar format, I know what it is , just have never used it. 

    Glenn 8675309
    Glenn 8675309
    Legend
    February 27, 2023

    Just use "save for web" and pick JPG for the first one.   After that it will default to JPG when you choose save for web.  Make sure you max out the jpg settings when you save that first one so future "save for web" saves it with those settings. 

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      philipr22174760
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      December 24, 2023

      When I 'save for web' I get a lower resolution file.  I need pictures in jpeg that are relatively high resolution (both for Shutterfly books and for printing).  Am I doing something wrong?

      Jeff Arola
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      Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
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      December 25, 2023

      philipr22,

       

      I think what your seeing is that Save for Web removes any metadata from the file to keep the file size smaller

      as the pixel dimensions are what matter when displaying images on web pages.

      Thereafter, opening the file, whether back into photoshop elements or some other application, will have the "resolution" at 72, 96 or some other lower number. In reality the file is the same if you look at the pixel dimensions.

       

      If you need to have a file with the resolution the same as it was, for example 300, then use File>Save As>JPEG.

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