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Save for web space in filename

New Here ,
Nov 07, 2019 Nov 07, 2019

Is there a way to make "Save for Web" NOT replace spaces in the filename iwht dashes?  That is infuriating as the save for web interface is much easier to work with than doing a Save As for other filetypes, but I hate having to rename everything it creates wrong because it doesnt like a space or character and rplaces it with a dash.

 

Im on version Photoshop Elements 2020, but I suspect solutions for any recent version is probably similar.

Thanks!

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Community Expert ,
Nov 07, 2019 Nov 07, 2019

There is no way to change the default naming convention for the Save for Web dialog - or any other save template execpt for the minor modifications that can be set in the Preferences>Saving Files dialog (upper/lower case extensions).

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Adobe Employee ,
Nov 07, 2019 Nov 07, 2019

Hi ,

 

Can you provide more info (like screnshots ) for you issue ?

Elements generally replace spaces in your file name while saving and same is true for save for web as well.

 

Regards,

Neeraj

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New Here ,
Nov 08, 2019 Nov 08, 2019

Sorry, there's really not much to take by way of screenshots.  If when saving in Save for Web,you type in any file name containing a space, the file is instead saved with hyphens in place of the space.  Its been that way in photoshop forever - even from before it was part of the CS packages like in Photoshop 4 and likely before.  I've always hated it as it means I have to manually rename the files (from outside the app) all the time.  

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Advocate ,
Nov 08, 2019 Nov 08, 2019

Just a wild guess Stopokingme, it's probably a left over from long ago when spaces caused problems in DOS or Fortran, HTML, Cobal, Pascal or who even remembers?  And so the space>hyphen rule may remain today solely because changing it doesn't pass cost/benefit muster from a business standpoint where too few might appreciate the change or even notice.  Similarly, the back story on Ctrl-Alt-Delete   Another distinct possibilty is that Phinny doesn't know what in the world he's talking about!  True.

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Explorer ,
Apr 11, 2022 Apr 11, 2022

Old thread, I know, but this has bugged me for years—until today, when I finally found a solution!

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Valorous Hero ,
Apr 11, 2022 Apr 11, 2022

That's for photoshop, not photoshop elements.

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LEGEND ,
Apr 12, 2022 Apr 12, 2022

It does seem that Elements is doing the right thing since

(1) Save for Web is meant only to save for web

(2) Spaces are not allowed in the names of files on the web.

It would certainly useful if something as neat as Save for Web was available for other kinds of save.

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New Here ,
Sep 17, 2024 Sep 17, 2024

Spaces are allowed on the web. So it would make sense for allowing it as an option in Elements (or as a clear option in Photoshop). Some web servers don't allow it, but most do these days. Not allowing spaces in filenames is a problem for the early web, but not for the modern web. Leave the file naming up to the user. If they're a professional they likely have communicated with their teams on the required naming conventions for their project, which Adobe shouldn't be attempting to dictate here.

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New Here ,
Sep 17, 2024 Sep 17, 2024

This worked for me. Thank you!

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Engaged ,
Mar 15, 2025 Mar 15, 2025

Hi @OtterWithKids, the link you've provided is broken. Could you please detail the solution here?

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Explorer ,
Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025

Hi @Luke Grayson. Sadly, I’m not sure what it said; it’s been three years since my post, so I’ve slept a few times since then. 🫤

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Engaged ,
Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025

There is a way to prevent this behaviour - at least in Photoshop CS4 (I can't speak for later versions).

Steps as follows:

  1.  In the Save for Web & Devices popup window, click Save
  2.  In the Save Optimized As popup window select Other from the Settings dropdown (under File name and Save as type dropdowns) and wait for the Output Settings popup window to open.
    Screenshot 2025-03-17 104309.png
  3.  Here you can change the settings for Default and Custom - I use Custom and leave the Default to save with hyphens. Select Custom from the Settings dropdown
    Screenshot 2025-03-17 104503.png
  4.  In the File Naming settings, select the dropdown after slice name and select space
    Screenshot 2025-03-17 104823.png
  5.   Un-tick the Unix option under Filename Compatibility settings
    Screenshot 2025-03-17 105128.png
  6.  Click OK

 

Now, whenever you wish to save a file and not have the spaces replaced with hyphens, select Custom from the Save as type dropdown in the Save Optimized As popup window.

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Valorous Hero ,
Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025

This is a photoshop elements forum.  Users should also note that your screenshots were  made using software that is almost 17 years old, and does not apply to PSE.

Here is a link to the photoshop ecosystem community:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem/ct-p/ct-photoshop?page=1&sort=latest_replies&lang...

 

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Engaged ,
Mar 16, 2025 Mar 16, 2025

My bad - apologies @Glenn 8675309 - I arrived at this post direct via Google Search Result and didn't think to check the forum scope. Thanks for letting me know.

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Valorous Hero ,
Mar 17, 2025 Mar 17, 2025
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I found it useful- even though it's rather old , still mademe go and check things out in the latest version of photoshop

 

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Explorer ,
Mar 17, 2025 Mar 17, 2025

Elements+ includes a script named "Save for Web All":

https://elementsplus.net/help/en/save-for-web-all.htm

 

Among other things, it allows to remove the dashes by unchecking the Unix compatibility:

save-for-web-all-unix.png

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