CS6 Equivalent of process multiple files>captions>file name?

[cg16264765]

It looks like PS Elements will let you batch insert filenames into images (How can I Bulk add file name to picture ).  Is there an equivalent process hidden in CS6 somewhere, or is it something you can only do with a script?

[JJMack]

There are Photoshop scripts that will add metadata like Filename, exif info, etc as text layers.  You can find them with a web search.

[cg16264765]

Are scripts the only option?  I don't have administrative access to the script folder at the location where I need to do this.

[JJMack · Accepted solution]

Scripts are the only way to automate that. Scripts can be run from any folder on your system.  At the bottom of your menu File>Scripts>Names List is a browse button. You can select a script from anywhere.

[cg16264765]

I got this worked out.  Thank you for the input.

[Peeja]

Hi! What was the solution? I'm trying to solve this myself. Thanks!

[AlanGilbertson]

Hi Peeja! Rather than tack this onto the bottom of an ancient thread, ask a new question and give more detail about what exactly you're trying to do.

[Stephen Marsh]

Hi! What was the solution? I'm trying to solve this myself. Thanks!

By @Peeja

The late JJMack replied:

"There are Photoshop scripts that will add metadata like Filename, exif info, etc as text layers.  You can find them with a web search."

and

"Scripts are the only way to automate that. Scripts can be run from any folder on your system.  At the bottom of your menu File>Scripts>Names List is a browse button. You can select a script from anywhere."

Here is an example topic that has 3 different scripts for adding the filename as a text layer:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/script-to-create-a-text-layer/td-p/10...

And here's an example of adding a date stamp:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/way-to-have-the-quot-create-just-date...

Unfortunately, there isn't an "out of the box" or user-friendly solution for this task.

For most people, using third-party software is probably going to be preferred:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/automatically-batch-stamp-photo-with-...