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Export image sequence within actions?

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January 20, 2021
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I am trying to figure out if I can set up an action to save a still image with a sequential filename each time the action is peformed.

So say I have an image open and I have an action which performs the following steps -

-Blur

-Export jpeg ("001.jpg")

Then I want to perform that action again and export a file named "002.jpg" the next time, then "003.jpg" and so on.

I know I can do something similar with batch processing, but I want to perform the action on a single image many times over.

Is this possible within actions, or is there some sort of scripting that may be able to do this?

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Correct answer Stephen Marsh

Also take a look at the Image Processor Pro script recorded into an action as described here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/action-overwrites-jpeg-file-after-the-first-copy/m-p/11723178?page=1

JJMack

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If you download and install Image Processor Pro. You cans uset and Action I recordere the isets omage Processor pro to save versions.https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/photoshop-action-change-file-name-when-saving/m-p/11446727?page=1

JJMack

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Joshua5D73Author

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Thank you. I'm new to Image Processor Pro - I'll have a look at that.

Stephen Marsh

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Also take a look at the Image Processor Pro script recorded into an action as described here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/action-overwrites-jpeg-file-after-the-first-copy/m-p/11723178?page=1

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Joshua5D73Author

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Thank you. I've downloaded and installed Image Processor Pro. Is there a guide you might suggest to help me get started? I'm new to working with plugins. I can see it is installed in Photoshop in the about section, but I'm not sure where to open the plugin and get started using it.

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Joshua5D73Author

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Got it now - Thank you again

Stephen Marsh

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You need a script.

This topic of incremented saving has come up multiple times, I have consolidated many of the scripted solutions here:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop/automate-save-as-or-export-with-sequential-file-names/m-p/11763990?page=2#M505288

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Joshua5D73Author

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Thanks so much. I'm looking into that now.

I've been trying to do this with the Timeline feature - my ultimate goal is to create an animation. I haven't quite figured it out yet, but is there a possible solution that way?

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