Wondered if someone can point out where I'm going wrong... I have lots (1000+) images which I am trying to create a batch process for but getting nowhere fast. The images are all jpegs of safety signs, some are landscape and some portrait in aspect which a number of different sizes.I'm trying to create 1400x1400px squared up versions for use on a e-commerce site, with a coloured background to the rear to fill the gaps. I've been trying to do this by recodring an action then running a batch process. My action consists of: "Open" jpeg from source folder Use "Fit Image" in automate, then constrain within 1400x1400 Use "Canvas Resize" to set dimensions to 1400x1400 to create my squared up image. Also set canvas extension color to my choosen background color. I am then running the batch process, picking myaction, source folder and destination and then running. However only the first image is being created as I wish. All the following images are just exactly as they are in the source folder.

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Fit Image ad Canvas Resize action not working... Any ideas??

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Wondered if someone can point out where I'm going wrong...

I have lots (1000+) images which I am trying to create a batch process for but getting nowhere fast.

The images are all jpegs of safety signs, some are landscape and some portrait in aspect which a number of different sizes.
I'm trying to create 1400x1400px squared up versions for use on a e-commerce site, with a coloured background to the rear to fill the gaps.

I've been trying to do this by recodring an action then running a batch process.

My action consists of:

"Open" jpeg from source folder
Use "Fit Image" in automate, then constrain within 1400x1400
Use "Canvas Resize" to set dimensions to 1400x1400 to create my squared up image. Also set canvas extension color to my choosen background color.

I am then running the batch process, picking myaction, source folder and destination and then running.

However only the first image is being created as I wish. All the following images are just exactly as they are in the source folder.

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Stephen Marsh

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My action consists of:
1. "Open" jpeg from source folder

The first step sounds like the problem, you should not record the opening of a file as the Batch command or Image Processor/Image Processor Pro scripts are designed to open the files.

Bojan Živković11378569

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Can you upload action somewhere and post link here so we can check what is going on. Also which version of Photoshop you are using?

Have you tried File > Scripts > Image Processor which also can run action during batch process.

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ryand89178988Author

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Hi Bojan, thanks for your reply.

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ryand89178988Author

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I'm using Photoshop CC 2019 all updated on my iMac. I've just gone to export the action but it isn't present in the actions folder?? I think I might re-install photoshop and see if that helps. I did also try with Image processor but that failed to work also, but thanks for the suggestion. I'll re-install and let you know how I get on.

Tom Winkelmann

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After you have recorded "Fit Image" to your action you have to stop your action. Then you must resize your canvas a little bit (doesn't matter what (smaller) size you choose). Then continue recording your action and set your "Canvas Size" to the right values (1400x1400px).

This ensures that both values (h / v) are included in the action.

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ryand89178988Author

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Thanks for the help Tom. Unfortunately I tried as you said but still got the same result.

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ryand89178988Author

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I did as you mentioned. Started recording action > Opened the original jpeg > Fit Image and set dimensions to 1400x1400 > Stop recording action > Canvas Resize changed canvas size to one pixel smaller > Started recording action again > Canvas Resize to 1400x1400 > Save as Jpeg > Close. Unfortunately just got the same results. 😞

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