Automated Batch Job to reduced Image size

[joeman]

I need some help in PS.

I have a few hundred shots that are large size files from my camera as I shot in Fine JPEG.

I try to reduced the files size so that I can upload it into the website all in one go.

I did a record of my action...that is image size reduced...eg to 1280 x 890.

Then I try to record my action to save the files over the original file. However the system would keep on prompting me each time when I run the automated batch file to save my files.

Is there a better way to automate a batch job to reduced the image and save back the file ?

[wind30]

don't record the "save" as part of the action.

The saving part is under the BATCH dialog box. There is an option to overwrite the existing file.

[mrbinks76]

You can try the Image Resizer Powertoy from Microsoft, downloadable from their website. It allows you select multiple files from Windows Explorer and downsize to a lower res with the right click menu. Works pretty well but doesn't give you much control other than specifying the resolution.

[DeSwitch]

i use CS to do batch resize without any issue. Here is my simple work flow


open an image > go to record new action

resize (use percentage if yr original are of the same size) else you might have to seperate the landscape from the potraits.

save-as (if you want to keep the original) into new folder.

close file. stop record.

den go to automate > batch > select folder (or photos if you d not want to resize all)

excute...

BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

[ExplorerZ]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch i use CS to do batch resize without any issue. Here is my simple work flow open an image > go to record new action resize (use percentage if yr original are of the same size) else you might have to seperate the landscape from the potraits. save-as (if you want to keep the original) into new folder. close file. stop record. den go to automate > batch > select folder (or photos if you d not want to resize all) excute... BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

not sure for photoshop(don think possible with a single batch process), but if you got ACDsee, its d**n easily... just batch them to the same number of pixel.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by joeman Is there a better way to automate a batch job to reduced the image and save back the file ?

Photoshop Elements 5.0?

[ortega]

save to a different folder
and check the boxes below to suppress warnings

[tucker]

Hi, there is a simpler way.
create webgallery.
you can control the output images and the 'thumbnails' on the height limit
choose any template (it doesn't matter)
you only need the images that has been reseized for 'online' viewing.
there isnt any need for creating action either.

browse around the available variables for creating gallery.

enjoy.

[lsisaxon]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

Is there an option to resize based on the long side or short side? Some software allows this. I'm not familiar with CS.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch ........................ BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

instead of input the pixel size, use percentage.

[yanyewkay]

Originally Posted by mrbinks76 You can try the Image Resizer Powertoy from Microsoft, downloadable from their website. It allows you select multiple files from Windows Explorer and downsize to a lower res with the right click menu. Works pretty well but doesn't give you much control other than specifying the resolution.

this prog sux big time, it's good for the quick resize to show ppl some candid/draft shots but definitely not for serious use.

[yanyewkay]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

use the "fit to size" function then enter in the length of the longest edge, all pics will then be resized with the longest side to your defined length, regardless of orientation.

don't have PS with me now, but it's in the 'automate' or something menus.

[blurrblurr]

Window XP can reduce the image size already. Work faster and dun need any extra installation of software. I always use this method
http://graphicssoft.about.com/cs/dig...mailpicsxp.htm

[DeSwitch]

Originally Posted by yanyewkay use the "fit to size" function then enter in the length of the longest edge, all pics will then be resized with the longest side to your defined length, regardless of orientation. don't have PS with me now, but it's in the 'automate' or something menus.

thanks, will try that out.

[catchlights]

Originally Posted by DeSwitch ...................... BTW, can any one help me with the orientation portion, if i have mixed size and in landscape and potraits, how to resize them to the same size.

found a Scripts can do this, hope this helps.

Quote: //Remember default preferences startRulerUnits = app.preferences.rulerUnits //Set Photoshop preferences app.preferences.rulerUnits =Units.PIXELS reSampleMethod = ResampleMethod.NONE var docRef = app.activeDocument var docHeight = docRef.height var docWidth = docRef.width if (docHeight > docWidth) { docRef.resizeImage(402,600,72) } else { docRef.resizeImage(600,402,72) } //Reset preferences app.preferences.rulerUnits = startRulerUnits

[StreetShooter]

Agreed that Windows file resizer is really bad. The saved files become very soft and poor quality.

I normally use Photoshop batch function to resize my pics to websize. There is an option when calling the batch function that says "Save and Close". This will automatically save the picture after the resize has been done. Make sure you work on a directory which is a COPY of the original (otherwise your original full res pics will be resized forever!). The quality of the resampling is much better than the Windows resizer programme - the pictures remain sharp.

I prefer to specify pixel height and width rather than percentage (sometimes the original files are different resolutions, so I might end up with different sized smaller files), so what I do is create two folders "H" and "V" and sort out the pictures into Horizontal and Vertical format (I always stick to 3:2 aspect ratio). Then I just create two different actions, one for each format, and run the appropriate batch action for each folder.

[hacknet]

Originally Posted by yanyewkay this prog sux big time, it's good for the quick resize to show ppl some candid/draft shots but definitely not for serious use.

it messes up everything, especially the colours.