Export Groups to Files?

[808eatz]

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?

[林天60860475]

I found in the 2019CC test that I couldn't export jpg, what's going on?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

You may have to provide more information to enable anybody to provide pertinent advice.

Which exact Script did you use, what is the active file’s Layer structure, …?

[JonatanM]

Excuse me, is there a way to re-purpose this script to export only selected layers/groups as PNGs (with transparency support)?

And if so, could it be possible to do so including the effects that parent layers might be applying?

Example, if I have this structure:

P.Group (stroke fx)

 └ C.Group1

 └ C.Group2

 └ C.Group3

I wanna export C.Group1, 2 and 3, each one as an individual PNG, but keeping the stroke effect the P.Group is applying to them.

Is that even possible?

[MortenSJ00]

Its not working on mac cs5

[Planktos1]

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 !

[hadelaar]

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]

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

[hadelaar]

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

[john_jayd21181923]

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]

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.

[Kukurykus]

Actually you can do it by reading binaries, isolating only information about specific layer that you would write separately.

[john_jayd21181923]

how? can you please help me if you have time?

[Kukurykus]

Actually that would be revolutionary method I personally had to spent enormous piece of time to be able to provide.

[john_jayd21181923]

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

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Photoshop needs to be open to work.

[john_jayd21181923]

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

[c.pfaffenbichler]

How good is your JavaScript knowledge?

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

[john_jayd21181923]

my skills in javascript is intermediate.

[john_jayd21181923]

oh ok. thanks by the way.

[David Kobliska]

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

[Richard24548570kqfj]

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]

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

[Stephen_A_Marsh]

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