Photoshop Scripting - Image Placement Within Frame

[Adi1231234]

Hello!

I'm working on a project in Photoshop where I have a single frame and a single image. Currently, in the Photoshop UI, it's possible to drag an image into a frame, and it automatically scales and positions the image to fit perfectly within the frame's bounds. This process is intuitive and saves a considerable amount of time.

However, I'm looking to automate this process through scripting. I want to achieve the same effect: taking an image and fitting it inside a predefined frame, with the image automatically scaling and positioning itself to match the frame's dimensions and orientation. The goal is to replicate the seamless integration that occurs when manually dragging an image into a frame but through a scripted process.

I've explored various scripting options, including manipulating layers, selections, and transformations, but none provide a straightforward solution to mimic the manual drag-and-drop behavior entirely. The challenge lies in automating the image's fitting process into the frame, ensuring it scales and positions correctly without manual intervention.

Could anyone provide insights, solutions, or workarounds that could help achieve this automated fitting of an image to a frame using Photoshop scripting? Any advice or direction towards relevant documentation and examples would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Stephen Marsh]

@Adi1231234 

I can confirm that the results are unexpectedly different in Windows!

EDIT: I am at a loss to explain why though. As I said previously, this requires AM code knowledge way beyond what I posses.

[Adi1231234]

It is so weird!

Do you think it is because of the difference between our operating systems or because of the Photoshop versions? (I am using Adobe Photoshop 19).

[Stephen Marsh]

AM code can be dependent on Photoshop version. I tested in 2019 in Windows. Can someone with 2024 test in Windows? It's more likely a Photoshop version issue than a Mac vs Win issue.

[Adi1231234]

Hello,

Upon conducting an in-depth examination, I have discovered that while the script does run in Adobe Photoshop 2020, it does not return accurate results. However, it functions correctly in Adobe Photoshop 2022.

Thank you very much! @Stephen Marsh 

[iampurple]

Hi @Stephen Marsh 

I tried to have script to update/replace images on the frame layer, the images are embedded (smart object). I can select either one to update, but not sure where isn't work, images not are update.

would you give some suggestions? thanks

[Stephen Marsh]

@iampurple - How did you create the GUI?

What version of Photoshop are you using?

I'd forget the GUI for now, go back to basics. You need to concentrate on building a working function to replace an embedded smart object in a frame layer with another image.

[iampurple]

@Stephen Marsh 
I used the latest Photoshop version. I have multiple artboards, each with 3 to 4 images depending on its fit. So, I need a script to select images and replace them all at once. 


thanks

[Stephen Marsh]

Did you use AI? Where is the code to link up the images to each frame?

Knowing that your file uses artboards is probably critical.

[iampurple]

Yes, using AI helps to write.
Oh, I thought I did have the link select image from Google Drive. Does the image have to be in the locate drive?