Is there a way to automatically check a file's dimensions, color mode, etc.?

[buster_blakeney]

Hey Everyone,

I work in the tech field and part of my daily workflow is checking hundreds of images to make sure they're "up to spec" - they need to be a certain dimension (say, 500x800px), RGB8, and .JPEG files.

Is there a way to automate the "spec check" process, wherein images that aren't up to spec might be flagged in some fashion? Say, a file comes in that's the right dimensions and a JPEG but saved in CMYK space. Maybe the script could give it a 1-star rating whereas the others, that are up to spec, would get 5-star ratings?

If anybody can give me a jumping off point as to how I'd start that automation, it would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Best,

Buster

[Stephen Marsh]

An old thread, however some of what you wish to achieve is possible with Bridge’s FIND command, setting up multiple criteria. One can save the search as a Smart Collection and easily apply multiple searches from the Collection panel.

For further automation you can look into command line tools such as ExifTool or ImageMagick, or various “janitorware” programs that can search for various criteria in a file and then perform an action.