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Inserting batch of pictures

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Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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Hi

I have a 2 column Indd file, and I need to insert 226 pictures in succession into the document, while changing the picture size. Is there a tool/process that can automate this process - doing it manually is simply tiring.

 

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Avi

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Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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Maybe.

DataMerge can place multiple images on a page if your merge template is set up correctly. A lot more information, and some screen shots will get you much better advice.

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Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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Another suggestion: use the ImageCatalog script that you would select 2 colums and desired number of rows, and then images within a folder will be placed accordingly.

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Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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One more idea... you can load multiple images at one time using File > Place and selecting multiple images. Once loaded, your can click to place the image at the original size, or drag to control the size (or use gridify to place a grid of pics on a single page).

 

~Barb

 

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@Avi_Israel 

 

Can you share a sample screenshot?

 

Do you already have the names of the files?

Do you want to place them in a particular order?

 

Or do you want to just import all images from a folder on your drive?

 

Do you want to place those images in text - as Anchored/InLined - or directly on Page?

 

Tool for that is already available - but PC only and not free - but I can give you access to the full version for free for a few days.

 

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Jan 13, 2025 Jan 13, 2025

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hi

Sorry - adding the INDD file and sample pictures.

I have the files in 1 folder.

The file names are numbered in sequential order and I want them inserted in that order.

It doesn't matter if they are inserted or linked, provided I can resize them to fit the the column.

How much is the tool?

Thank you

Avi

 

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Jan 14, 2025 Jan 14, 2025

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Image Catalog script provided with InDesign should be enough. 

 

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Jan 14, 2025 Jan 14, 2025

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Open the image folder in Bridge, select several or all images and drag them to your InDesign document, klick or draw to place them. 

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Open the image folder in Bridge, select several or all images and drag them to your InDesign document, klick or draw to place them. 


By @Willi Adelberger

 

226 times? 😉 

 

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