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How to permanently change default file format from JPEG 2000 to regular JPEG?

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I never use JPEG 2000, and I need to save my files as regular JPEG files. I have a thousand photos to process, and I'd rather not have to change the file type each and every single time. Is there a way to change the default file format to JPEG?

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Correct answer davescm

Jpeg will appear in the Save file format list  if  your file content can be saved directly in the jpeg format. That means a single background layer (not layer 0), 8 bits/channel, no transparency, no additional layers or channels.

If not use Save a Copy. 

If you want the old way back go to Preferences > File Handling and check Enable Legacy Save As.

 

Dave

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Stephen Marsh
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May 9, 2022

One option is to setup default export options and use Quick Export. Another option, a script can default such settings:

 

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/save-as-jpeg-again/td-p/12650865

 

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    May 21, 2022

    I use Quick Export.  Or File > Export > Export As.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    sarah ann smith 49465343
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    May 22, 2022

    Thanks... I'll look for "quick export" and see if I can set it up with my favorite settings as default!

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    May 9, 2022

    Jpeg will appear in the Save file format list  if  your file content can be saved directly in the jpeg format. That means a single background layer (not layer 0), 8 bits/channel, no transparency, no additional layers or channels.

    If not use Save a Copy. 

    If you want the old way back go to Preferences > File Handling and check Enable Legacy Save As.

     

    Dave

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      sarah ann smith 49465343
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      May 21, 2022

      No idea why Adobe thought making a process five steps instead of one was a good idea.  Going to change in preferences now.  And also, when I edit, for some stupid reason PS is now forcing everything to become a tiff file.  NO.  I want it to remain a jpeg...again, making more work.... thanks for the tip.

      jane-e
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      May 21, 2022
      @sarah ann smith 49465343 wrote:

      No idea why Adobe thought making a process five steps instead of one was a good idea. 

       

      Apple changed their API and forced Adobe to come up with a new plan.

      https://petapixel.com/2021/05/18/photoshops-save-as-function-has-changed-on-mac-heres-why/ 

       

      for some stupid reason PS is now forcing everything to become a tiff file.  NO.  I want it to remain a jpeg...again

       

      If you have a jpeg open and then make changes that are not supported in a jpeg (layers, bit-mode, SOs, et cetera, Photoshop will try by default to save it in a format that supports those features. If this is happening to you and you don't understand it, you can show us a screen shot that includes your Layers and History panels. We may be able to help you sort it out.

       

      ~ Jane

       

      lambiloon
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      lambiloonCommunity Expert
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      May 9, 2022

      Hi, you can make action and do a batch process this will do all in few minutes...regards

      Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
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      May 9, 2022

      I can't to process them all at once. In the next couple of weeks, as I find the photos that I need to save, then I save them.  They are buried within folder (and are currently in a RAW format). Is there a way to change the Save As menu to be JPEG by default instead of JPEG 2000?

       

      That's how it was for about 20 years, and now there is a different defualt and it's really slowing down my work.

       

      I wouldn't mind using JPEG 2000, but InDesign cannot read a JPEG 2000, so I must save it as JPEG.

      jane-e
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      May 9, 2022
      @Document Geek wrote:

      I wouldn't mind using JPEG 2000, but InDesign cannot read a JPEG 2000, so I must save it as JPEG.

       

      InDesign can read a layered Photoshop file.

       

      ~ Jane

       

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