P: Batch Convert PDF Bug (with Video)

Another workaround:
In Batch dialog, add digital number beside file name, you'll get all files are converted. But the bad result is the file name is inconsistent with the original one.

If you create your action with a more generic open action (such as by opening a JPEG file), then use Batch (override Action Open and Save commands) and you should be able to get the action to perform as expected.

Actually above i suggested the Image processor pro, but a co-worker just tried Brett's solution and it works perfectly.
Thanks Brett, that'll save the designers where i work ton's of frustration.

One sure solution, Use the Image Processor Pro:

http://russellbrown.com/scripts.html

Basically, what I'm suggesting is to recreate your action, but use a JPEG as the the file that you perform the steps with (open, et al) when creating the action. Then Batch the Action against your AI and PDF files.

Additionally, have you ever worked with the Image Processor (File > Scripts)? It might do what you are looking for.

Thanks, for the reply Brett.

Yes, the reason it saves with the same name is because it doesn't open properly to begin with.

I'm working on a project where the files I was provided only came in AI format. One of my tasks is to convert them to TIFF. I've converted JPGs successfully in the past, but these AI files are causing difficulty.

That said, I do not know how to open an AI or PDF in Photoshop by using a simple Open.

If you have a solution for batch converting AI / PDF files, let me know! Even a textual list of steps would be great in case you don't have time to make a video.

Looks like the problem isn't in the Save part of the action or options in the Batch, but in the Open step of this action. You notice that each file actually opens as "Red" (not as Blue, Green, or whatever the file name may be). So when the files get saved, they are saving as the file name used when opened.

This is because you created the action by importing AI files that had to be converted. This import/convert doesn't get treated the same way as a simple Open.

If you create your action with a more generic open action (such as by opening a JPEG file, or using the Insert Menu Item command), you should be able to get the action to perform as expected.

If you like, I could create a video with the correct steps to create this action to make it work properly.