Adding sequential numbers to psd images

[Nick Walker]

Mac OS X, Photoshop CC latest version.

I have a folder of 44 psd images and would like to automate adding a number to each photo in the picture area (not change the filename).

My attempts using variables isn't working - Photoshop will only add a number to the image open in Photoshop and not the other 43 images in the same folder. All images and text document are in the same folder.

I have tried using a plain text document with only the number required to be added to each image. Also a text file with the filename of each image, tab or comma, and number required to be added to each photo - reversed order als, number, tab or comma followed by filename.

I have tried opening all of the photos in Photoshop, instead of only having the first image containing a text layer with number 1.

I can change the number on the first image open in Photoshop but nothing happens to the remaining 43 images.

Is there a way to instruct Photoshop to process all 44 images - apply a sequential number into each image please?

This is not about the filenam

[angie_taylor]

If you have a subscription that includes After Effects you could us the Numbers Effect to do this. In After Effects, import the images as an image sequence. (Check force alphabetical order if they are not named sequentially). Drag the image sequence onto the new comp button and then select the sequence and apply the numbers effect. change the settings to whatever numbering system you need, making sure it's set to create a unique number for each frame. Then go to Composition menu > Add to Render Queue. Render the comp out as an image sequence.

[Nick Walker]

Sorry I don't have After effects.

[angie_taylor]

Here's the tutorial I made. I hope it helps you figure it out. Please let me know how you get on; https://www.lynda.com/After-Effects-tutorials/Using-variables-Photoshop/123481/128893-4.html?lpk35=8189&utm_medium=ldc-partner&utm_source=CMPRC&utm_content=524&utm_campaign=CD14836&bid=524&aid...

[angie_taylor]

I think you may have to use Actions alongside variables to achieve what you want?

[Nick Walker]

Thanks I will take a look at the tutorial.

[angie_taylor]

Although variables are designed for creating multiple variations from one template file, theoretically you could use this feature, in combination with Actions to update multiple files. I dont think you are wrong in your approach, it may work and I applaud you for persevering 🙂