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April 19, 2017
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Can I make an "export as..." script?

  • April 19, 2017
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I make thumbnails for a show that goes on a couple of different streaming services that have different size requirements. The thumbnail that I make is saved in 4 different sizes. 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x360, and 356x200. I have used a couple different methods to save time on exporting these. I started by doing each individual size in the save for web dialog, then I started using the export as dialog. I am able to set up each size I want and add a custom suffix to each.

It's really nice, but the problem I encounter is when I go to export another file with different settings the original set up I have for the thumbnails disappear and I have to re-enter all the settings. So, the question I am asking is about whether or not I can make a custom script or action that can do the same thing, but is saved in a simple one-click fashion that I can just run instead of setting up the export as settings every time.

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Correct answer macpawel

You can try Actions - it works fine!

Try to start new Action and "record" your steps in PS. Befero you can prepare some folders on disk to save images in different formats.

Be aware and dont change names of your files but use right destination folder.

Start with the largest image and use Save or Export command. Save it to correct destination folder.

Now you can Revert your image to original size (F12) and:

Change image size and Save it again in right destination folder. Revert image again

Change image size again and Save it to right folder

Don't change names during recording Action.

Finally stop recording and try tu Run your action on new image.

Then you can use File > Automate > Batch Command to run prepared Action for multiple files or selected folder of images

Pawel

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April 19, 2017

You can try Actions - it works fine!

Try to start new Action and "record" your steps in PS. Befero you can prepare some folders on disk to save images in different formats.

Be aware and dont change names of your files but use right destination folder.

Start with the largest image and use Save or Export command. Save it to correct destination folder.

Now you can Revert your image to original size (F12) and:

Change image size and Save it again in right destination folder. Revert image again

Change image size again and Save it to right folder

Don't change names during recording Action.

Finally stop recording and try tu Run your action on new image.

Then you can use File > Automate > Batch Command to run prepared Action for multiple files or selected folder of images

Pawel