Import and export folders

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November 19, 2024
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I have 150 folders holding 15-20 images each. I want to import the folders then export them into new folders after making the files a smaller size.

This was the recommended steps from a facebook lightroom group. It isn't working:

I have selected the folders that I want and use the Copy Import Method

I have set the Destination panel :

Into subfolder Checked "For Export"

Organize "By original folders.

Then hit Import

I select the For Export Folder and select Export

In the Export Panel "Export to Same Folder as Original"

Add to this Catalog

Existing Files "Overwrite without Warning"

macOS

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dj_paige

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In general, I think the idea of desiring smaller file sizes is a poor workflow choice with LrC. I think the idea of overwriting originals is destructive and harmful and will produce problems. I would not recommend this workflow at all. In fact, I recommend you avoid this workflow. Why are you concerned about having smaller files?

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kelok111Author

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Because it is for school and I don’t want them screen shotting them as they have in the past - watermark and all.

Why do you think that is a bad idea and how is this a waste of my time?

To be specific and detailed the steps that I follow are not exporting the images.

I don’t know how else to explain what is going on.

Hope that helps you understand why I want smaller files and what is happening.

Thank you so much.

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dj_paige

Legend

This problem of people capturing your photos via screen shot can be solved (or mitigated) by exporting only at low resolution; not by making the originals smaller.

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