Batch edit help in photoshop

[debbie12345678910]

I want to insert 8 pictures into rectangles on an a4 photoshop document using a clipping mask with a batch edit. Is that possible? 

[Myra Ferguson]

You could use File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack... to select multiple files to open into a single document. Once they're in the document, you would need to rearrange them in the Layers panel and possibly move and/or scale them before making the clipping mask.

[debbie12345678910]

Thank you! I'm going to try that

[mglush]

Hi! 

I like Myra's suggestion above, but if you are not into scripting there is another possibility. Set up your document size and drag all of your images into the file. You can set up your mask as a layer above all the layers or once you set up your mask on one of the layers, Option-dray the mask to the additional seven images. Once all 8 images are ready, go to File>Export>Layers to files and set your export parameters and hit Ok. All of your files are now individual files with the same size, masking options and output settings. This way is manual, but it does give you some flexibility if you need to make changes later. Again, I do like the script option, but if you are not into scripting, this works pretty quickly.

Michelle

[Myra Ferguson]

To help clarify, File > Scripts > Load Files into Stack..., is a command that doesn't require any knowledge of scripting:

[mglush]

Thanks Myra! I apologize for not completely reading the post! That is a great way to gather all of the files into one to be able to work with. I just processed a 300 image slideshow and I will definitely use that in the future. Thank you!

Michelle

[Myra Ferguson]

Another option for automating the import of multiple images and arranging them on a page would be to use File > Automate > Contact Sheet II. You can select your source images, set the size of the document, and the arrangment of the images in addition to using the filename as a caption. Make sure that Flatten All Layers is deselected if you plan to move or scale the images.

[debbie12345678910]

Hi Myra,

This way was perfect for sizing the images correctly, now I'm having trouble getting them all into the pre desifned frames at once. It is essentially 8 rectangles on a document. Any tips? Thank you! 

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

@debbie12345678910 

This sort of task is perhaps best performed by a script, or by variables as linked by @Bojan Živković 

Even an action could do this if planned appropriately and made with reusable, generic filenames and locations.

Your OP mentioned rectangles and clipping masks.

Your recent post mentions frames. Is this the frame tool?

Can you post a cropped screenshot of your layers panel clearly illustrating the layer structure?

[debbie12345678910]

I am using clipping masks to insert the pictures into rectangles which are surrounded by a frame that I designed to be printed as magnets for parties. 8 on one page of different photos taken at the party

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

@debbie12345678910 - 8 images on a single doc isn't much work for batching... But if you have 80 images that require 10 docs with 8 per doc, then that's something to batch.

[Bojan Živković]

If thats repeating task I can suggest to use built in options https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/creating-data-driven-graphics.html

You can batch process multiple templates always populated with 8 different images (or some of them different, there is no limitation, use same images differently arranged for example) and instruct Photoshop to scale images if needed.

[debbie12345678910]

Can anyone put this more simply for me? 

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

Another option would be one of the collage scripts late JJMack:

You can find the download link and more info in this topic:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/psdt-file-with-smart-objects-convert-...