Question about downsizing

[Jake]

Let say I have a folder on my computer that has 300 full size jpeg pics in it. I want to downsize all of the to 600x400. When I run a batch action in photoshop it opens all 300 pics and then ask me how much jpeg compression I want for each pic even if I want the same for all. I dont want it to ask after every pic. How does everybody batch downsize?
I know this can't be rocket science, I'm just a little slow some times.

[AjP]

I either use PS action or ACDSee (use it for bulk resizing, renaming)

[rphoto]

I would like to know this also. I have to sit there and answer each time that screen pops up.

[AjP]

create an action (ex.Resize)
don't record... open orig image...start recording... resize image...flatten (just in case) .... save as (save in diff directory, choose compressioni)....close image... stop recording... start batch, choose orig location, choose "Resize action"

its it.

hope its helpful.

[LoungeLizard]

How about just suing the Image Processor? Works great. You start it up from Bridge. Select the photos you want, go to Tools -> Photoshop -> Image Processor. It brings up a dialog box. To resize, enter the LARGEST of the dimension you want for both height/width, set the compression, set the output directory, let it rip.

It works great. Only problem I've seen is with the option to convert to sRGB. For some reason, on some B&W it fails. Since all mine are already sRGB, I don't bother with it.

[eurotrash]

look for the checkbox under destination labeled "Override action "save as" commands. toggle that. should work.

[Jake]

Thanks for all the great tips!! I love this place

[shoyles]

Image processor also lets you run an action as you downsize. You can use the additional action to add a frame or sharpen etc.

Image processor is a little buggy and I agree that it crashes with B&W's some times but when it works it is a great time saver.

[Gordon]

You can also download the 'Image Processor' script for versions of PS before CS2
It is built in for CS2 already. Get it here for earlier versions.

[Junomech]

Image Resizer
This PowerToy enables you to resize one or many image files with a right-click.

Image Resizer

It lets you choose from several options.
640X480
800X600
1024X768

[Ben]

Is there a way to script the scripts like:

if ( 4x6 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}
else if ( 6x4 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}

cause right now i set my camera to not rotate the image automatically so I can batch process...then go in and manually flip them.

i know this is a lot...but what do you guys do

[jeffkohn]

Originally Posted by Ben

Is there a way to script the scripts like:

if ( 4x6 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}
else if ( 6x4 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}

cause right now i set my camera to not rotate the image automatically so I can batch process...then go in and manually flip them.

i know this is a lot...but what do you guys do

You can do this from a script I believe, but not from an action. I just use two actions, one for horizontals, and one for verticals.

[gpbusa316]

Originally Posted by Ben

Is there a way to script the scripts like:
if ( 4x6 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}
else if ( 6x4 )
{
resize to ### pixels x ### pixels;
}
cause right now i set my camera to not rotate the image automatically so I can batch process...then go in and manually flip them.

i know this is a lot...but what do you guys do

If you have both landscape and portrait orientation, an easy way to do it in an action, is to use the percentage (within image size) instead of telling it what pixel dimensions to use.

[Ben]

Originally Posted by gpbusa316

If you have both landscape and portrait orientation, an easy way to do it in an action, is to use the percentage (within image size) instead of telling it what pixel dimensions to use.

But if I crop a raw...and want to upsize to normal 4x6 or 6x4 that I usually use..I HAVE to use pixels....

[blonboy]

When I have a batch resize to do, regardless of the orientation of the photo - this tool works for me.

Its called Oscars JPG Thumb Maker and its free. Here's the link, and a screenshot.

I think the options it has will do the trick.

Ive placed an arrow on the portion that i think may solve your 'script' issue.

Basically, if i want all my images to be 600 x 400 it absolutely does NOT matter whether its portrait or landscape mode - it knows the difference, and will size accordingly.

http://www.mediachance.com/free/thumber.htm