How can I batch process images?

[ldelacruz]

I have CS3 and Elements 6.

I voluntered to take pics for my kids yearbook and I have a group of 100 photos that I would like to add a little saturation and sharpening to and wanted to know if ther was a way to do it to all the photos automatically. I can't figure it out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

They had a guest speaker today named Jeff Savage who is the #1 non fiction sports book writer and is also an avid amateur photographer. He was a blast to watch perform and his energy level exceeded the 4th graders.

[klynam]

it's pretty easy...

1. Open an image
2. Record a new action with the steps you want
a. Window > Actions > New Action > Name > Record
3. Stop the Action recording (do this before closing the sample file)
4. Close the image (do not save changes)
5. File > Automate > Batch
6. Select the Action you just created
7. Select the source folder
8. Select the destination folder (make it different than the source)
9. Click <OK>

I recommend you try this on a folder of 3-5 images first to make sure everything is happening just as you want. Once you're sure it is, run it on the full folder of images.

Good luck!

[klynam]

Actually, my previous post assumes you shot in JPEG. If you shot in RAW, there is a different workflow using your RAW editing program. (Adobe Camera Raw, Canon Digital Photo Professional, Lightroom, etc.)

[ldelacruz]

Thanks. I did shoot jpg. This will be a huge help.

[ldelacruz]

Very cool! Thanks it is working great.

[klynam]

Glad it worked out for you...live and learn!!!