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January 8, 2024
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I need to centre & resize a layer to fill a 1000x1000 pixel canvas... Then automate

  • January 8, 2024
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Hi Everyone! 

I need help please. I have a large number of images (.PNG) that consist of a single layer (product image). 

I need to centre & resize this layer to fill a 1000x1000 pixel canvas. Then save the image on a white background as a .JPG

 

I need to automate this in the form of a batch as I have thousands of images that this needs to be done to. I have tried multiple things including recording my own batch actions but it doesn't seem to work. 

I have attached a screenshot below of what I want to acheive: 

What I have now (attachment 1 - capture.jpg)
What I want to create (attachment 2 - capture1.jpg)

Thanks again for your help in advance! 
Dom

    Correct answer Conrad_C

    These steps should do it, and can be recorded into an action:

     

    1. Trim out the existing black border. Choose Image > Canvas Size, enable the Relative option, and enter -40 px for both Width and Height. (You don’t have to do this if the border is a Stroke applied as a Layer Style, only if the border is on the same layer as the product image.)

     

    2. Remove empty surround: Choose Image > Trim,  select Transparent Pixels. 

     

    3. Resize if necessary: Choose File > Automate > Fit Image. For Constrain Within, enter 1000 x 1000 px. (If you want a little padding around each product image, reduce those dimensions slightly.)

     

    4. Set to 1000 px square, in case the original is not square: Choose Image > Canvas Size, deselect Relative option, enter 1000 px for both Width and Height. Now the product image should be within a 1000 px square, regardless of its shape.

     

    5. Add back the black border: Choose Layer > Layer Style > Stroke. Set the Size and Color you want, and for Position choose Inside. 

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    Lumigraphics
    Legend
    January 10, 2024

    I do something similar with product photos and I use a mix of actions and scripts. This should be easy. Trim, select all and align to center, then flatten, then resize.

      Stephen Marsh
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      Stephen MarshCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      January 10, 2024

      @defaultjhmfowdeilb6 

       

      Where are you at with this project?

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        defaultjhmfowdeilb6Author
        Participant
        January 10, 2024

        All finished now and it's working perfectly, thanks for asking! 

        didiermazier
        Community Expert
        didiermazierCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        January 8, 2024

        A few questions :

        What are the original images sizes? If you crop and change the pixels dimensions you may loose quality…

        Are all images on a transparent background or other colors?

        Do you need black border?

        If  image sizes are sufficently large to be reduced to 1000 px and with transparent border a simple action will do the trick. You will be able to batch all with it. I could capture it to show you how to do it.

        If not it's gonna be a little more complicated

        Conrad_C
        Community Expert
        Conrad_CCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
        Community Expert
        January 8, 2024

        These steps should do it, and can be recorded into an action:

         

        1. Trim out the existing black border. Choose Image > Canvas Size, enable the Relative option, and enter -40 px for both Width and Height. (You don’t have to do this if the border is a Stroke applied as a Layer Style, only if the border is on the same layer as the product image.)

         

        2. Remove empty surround: Choose Image > Trim,  select Transparent Pixels. 

         

        3. Resize if necessary: Choose File > Automate > Fit Image. For Constrain Within, enter 1000 x 1000 px. (If you want a little padding around each product image, reduce those dimensions slightly.)

         

        4. Set to 1000 px square, in case the original is not square: Choose Image > Canvas Size, deselect Relative option, enter 1000 px for both Width and Height. Now the product image should be within a 1000 px square, regardless of its shape.

         

        5. Add back the black border: Choose Layer > Layer Style > Stroke. Set the Size and Color you want, and for Position choose Inside. 

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          defaultjhmfowdeilb6Author
          Participant
          January 10, 2024

          Hi,

           

          Thank you so much for your help! It worked perfectly! The thing that kept catching me out was the "2. Remove empty surround: Choose Image > Trim,  select Transparent Pixels. " This little tool let me unlock the next step so thanks again! 

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