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808eatz
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September 7, 2009
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Export Groups to Files?

  • September 7, 2009
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Is there a way to export multiple GROUPS into individual files, such as jpg?  If I run the File > Scripts > Export LAYERS To Files, each LAYER becomes a jpeg, but i'd like each GROUP to be flattened and exported as a jpg. Is there a script or funtion that performs this task?

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    Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

    You could replace the pdfOptions with

    var jpgopts = new JPEGSaveOptions();

    jpgopts.embedColorProfile = true;

    jpgopts.formatOptions = FormatOptions.STANDARDBASELINE;

    jpgopts.matte = MatteType.NONE;

    jpgopts.quality = 10;

    and edit that according to Your needs.

    Then replace »pdfOpts« and ».pdf« in the saveAs-line with »jpgopts« and ».jpg«.

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    Stephen Marsh
    Stephen Marsh
    Adobe Expert
    September 10, 2023

    Just updating this topic with the current repository of Paul's scripts;

     

    https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver%20Plus.jsx

    https://github.com/Paul-Riggott/PS-Scripts/blob/master/Layer%20Saver.jsx

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      Richard24548570kqfj
      New Participant
      September 9, 2023

      Command click or Shift left click to select the layer groups you need to export. Right click to the right of the layer group in the layer tab and click to export as...

      c.pfaffenbichler
      c.pfaffenbichler
      Adobe Expert
      September 9, 2023

      Whether this manual approach can be deemed efficient would depend on the number of Groups and Files one needs to process, I guess. 

        David Kobliska
        David Kobliska
        New Participant
        November 22, 2022

        As of 24.0.1, 

        1. Select whatever group(s) you want to export
        2. Right-click -> Export... (or Quick Export as PNG)
        3. Choose a location (and/or create a New Folder)
        4. Click Open
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          john jayd21181923
          Known Participant
          February 4, 2019

          oh ok. thanks by the way.

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          john jayd21181923
          Known Participant
          February 1, 2019

          then is there a way to save each layers of multiple photoshop file?

          c.pfaffenbichler
          c.pfaffenbichler
          Adobe Expert
          February 1, 2019

          How good is your JavaScript knowledge?

          Because this could be scripted but I can’t think of a default Script that performs the task.

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          john jayd21181923
          Known Participant
          February 1, 2019

          my skills in javascript is intermediate.

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          john jayd21181923
          Known Participant
          February 1, 2019

          how to save each layers to image in multiple photoshop file in a folder using scripting without opening photoshop

          c.pfaffenbichler
          c.pfaffenbichler
          Adobe Expert
          February 1, 2019

          Photoshop needs to be open to work.

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          john jayd21181923
          Known Participant
          February 1, 2019

          hi guys, i just want to ask if you know how to save each layers to image in multiple photoshop file in a folder using scripting without opening photoshop. Please help me

          c.pfaffenbichler
          c.pfaffenbichler
          Adobe Expert
          February 1, 2019
          how to save each layers to image in multiple photoshop file in a folder using scripting without opening photoshop

          That would not seem to be possible as Photoshop cannot work if it’s not open.

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          hadelaar
          New Participant
          February 6, 2012

          I know, but it would be awesome if such a great script also is available for Illustrator.

          Will have a look at your link, thanks pfaffenbichler

          if somebody has found it please post it here

          keep up the good work y'all

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          hadelaar
          New Participant
          February 6, 2012

          sounds great,but

          is this script also available for Illustrator?

          That would make our day and make you the person of the year!

          c.pfaffenbichler
          c.pfaffenbichler
          Adobe Expert
          February 6, 2012

          is this script also available for Illustrator?

          Say what?

          Photoshop and Illustrator’s Document Object Models are quite different, so a Script’s functionality is not necessarily (easily) transferable.

          Anyway, you might want to check over at

          http://forums.adobe.com/community/illustrator/illustrator_scripting

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          Planktos1
          New Participant
          December 21, 2011

          After 30 mins on Google I found this thread and downloaded the script for Layer Saver

          I knew what I wanted to do, but not how to do it.

          I have 100s of files each with up to 100 layers that I need to export as separate trimmed psd files

          This script does it. It has saved me so much hassle and so a HUGE 'thank you' is due to you

          and of course,

          Seasons Greetings !

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