Batch Save For Web

How can I batch process Save For Web (from 300 dpi) in CS6?

Hi Rhondavous1,
Although not exactly what you are asking, I would recommend just using the Image Processor instead. It seems odd to me that you would want to use (save for web, for use on the web) and (300 dpi, usually for printing). You could create an action that goes through the appropriate save and resample commands and then use the Batch command but using the Image Processor is easier.
These might help:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSfd1234e1c4b69f30ea53e41001031ab64-7427a.h tml
Little dated but still useful if you are not familiar with Image Processor
http://av.adobe.com/russellbrown/ImageProcessorSM.mov
-Dave

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This question was asked and abonadoned here, so I'm posting because it's also happening to me.
CS4 & CS5 (I tried both), Mac OS 10.6
1. I select the "Save for Web PNG" action, which is part of the default set, and select "Batch."
2. I choose a source folder and choose a destination folder, and check "Override Action 'Save' Commands."
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I want the .png files in my folder, and I don't want copies of the .ai files.
Pulling my hair out on this one, going to lunch. Thanks in advance for any help

Ah, ok. That worked, for the most part. When I used "Folder" as the destination, my jpegs were saved to that folder, but I also got the .ai copies again. Argh. It was only when I chose "Save and Close" as the destination that I got just the jpegs.
So "Save for Web" is actually a type of export, rather than a save. It's confusing, since the action is called "Save for Web…" Plus, the batch works — in the original way I set it up — with a regular Save command.
btw, the top section only goes gray when "Save & Close" is selcted (see screen shot). Thanks for your help.

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I am trying to convert several AI / EPS files to PNG file at 800 px.
I've tried using a batch incorporating either export as PNG and Save for Web - and neither on is working well.
The batch I built simply transforms the graphic to 800 px - Save for Web - then closes the file. Or exports the file as PNG at 800 px.
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Thanks for your answer but the images are not for web.
I need to enlarge them because they have a lot of detail and I need to send them to someone to be checked. The only place I can save as Gif is on the "Save for Web" dialog and Gifs have the smallest size/best quality ratio for the images I need.
I don't understand why when executing the batch process it stops at the "save window" waiting for me to click on "Save".
Nevertheless, thanks anyway

Batch Save for Web using CS5

Hello All,
Im trying to process 1200 images that need to be saved for the web.
I have opend the first images in CS5 which is 84.6kb
i have then clicked "create new action" -> Shift + Ctrl + Alt + S -> Save (quality 75%)
then i have stopped the action recording.
Ive now gone into File -> Automate -> Batch
In there i have picked the action, the source folder and destination.
When i run the batch action the images appear in the destination folder but they have not been compressed.
Any ideas on what i am doing wrong?
Many thanks

Download and unzip the script then copy the script to:
PC: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS#\Presets\Scripts
MAC: <hard drive>/Applications/Adobe Photoshop CS#/ Presets/Scripts
# being the CS version
To use:-
File - Scripts - Picture Processor
Then fill in the fields as required.
N.B. The last version is the newest with some fixs for Save For Web.
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Batch Save for Web in illustrator

Hi,
I'm trying to make a batch to process 110 illustrator files and save them as Gifs.
I record the Action (which includes "Save for Web" (enlarge to 1000*1400), Save, and then Close the Ai file (which I think is not even necessary if you choose "Save and close" in the Destination area of the batch window).
When I play the Action it performs "Save for Web", etc, but it doesn't save the Gif file, it waits for me to press the Save button.
It seems stupid but I want the batch to save the file by itself and carry on with next one.
Is this possible or do I have to press the save button for every file.
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Jimmy

Thanks for your answer but the images are not for web.
I need to enlarge them because they have a lot of detail and I need to send them to someone to be checked. The only place I can save as Gif is on the "Save for Web" dialog and Gifs have the smallest size/best quality ratio for the images I need.
I don't understand why when executing the batch process it stops at the "save window" waiting for me to click on "Save".
Nevertheless, thanks anyway

How can I batch Save For Web and maintain a multilevel folder structure?

First... I am using an old version of Photoshop.... 6.0 to be exact. If your answer is to buy the newer versions, I respectfully say I know that's AN answer, but I'm looking for something that will work with my setup. The version we have works just fine for the very few things we need it for, and we use new versions of InDesign and Acrobat for all else.
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You should be able to just use the html output of the Export for Web function and, if the video's converted correctly, just swap the file names at the appropriate places. Have you tried renaming VisualHub's output to what the Export for Web html wants, then placing it in the proper location?
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CS6 batch save for web: saving in seperate folders

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I created a Photoshop action that slices images into singular pixels. Afterwards the files are "saved for web". I created a droplet so that I can use this action on multiple files.My question is: can photoshop save all the images that are created with one action in one seperate folder so that everytime an action is finished a new folder is created?
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does nobody has an idea?

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Ahh! That was it! Well, part of it.
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Batch doesn't seem to work with Save for Web

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Hi Paul,
Thanks for the suggestion. I've tried it, but there are two problems:
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I have a bunch of logos that need to be resized and 'save for web." How can I process these files as a batch in Photoshop elements. Many thanks!

You can batch save them as jpgs, gifs, or PNGs using Process Multiple Files, and even batch resize them as long as they are all in the same orientation and the same aspect ratio (shape), but the resulting files will be somewhat larger than you'd get with Save for Web because Save for Web removes the photos' exif data, which PMF won't. Since these are logos, there shouldn't be much difference.

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Hi,
I recorded an action to use for batch automation which included:
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You probably need a close no save step at the end of your action.
In the save for web dialog, when you record the action, save to the folder you
want the batch dialog to put the images. Then set the batch dialog as below.
MTSTUNER

Override action "save as" command with save for web batch processing

Hi everyone,
I've created an action that uses the save for web dialogue to optimise images for the web. When I use the batch command to process a full folder of images, even though I have "Override action "save as" command" checked, it ignores this and still uses the location that was used when the action was created.
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Since save for web is an export plugin, none of the destination options have any effect on where the files are saved
or the file names.
Save for web only saves the files to the folder specified when you recorded the action.
(it's always been that way and still is in photoshop cc)
You might look at the Image Processor Pro
(included in Dr. Brown’s Services 2.3.1)
(has a save for web option)
http://www.russellbrown.com/scripts.html

Photoshop batch production - issues with 'save for web'

Hi,
I'm having an issue with 'save for web' on a batch. I've just spent the last 2 hours searching the web and this forum and although the issue gets touched upon, the threads either suddenly head off in another direction, end, or i just struggle to make sense of the answers given.
I have 350 images that i want to resize to thumbnails and then save for web. 2 hours ago this seemed like a 5 minute job.
I creat an action called 'batch_thumbnail' and press 'Record'.
I then select 'File' > 'Open' and select an image to open using the dialog box.
I then select 'Image' > 'Image Size' and resize the image to the thumbnail size (200 x 125) and press 'OK'.
I then select 'File' > 'Save for Web and Devices', set my optimisation settings and press 'save'.
Using the dialog box that pops up, i navigate to a pre-created directory called 'thumbs' and press 'save'.
I then select 'File' > 'Close' and on the dialog box that pops up i select 'Don't Save'.
I then stop the action from recording.
So far so good.
I then select 'File' > 'Automate' > 'Batch...' and the dialog box appears.
I select my action in the 'Action' drop down menu.
In 'Source' i set the drop down menu to 'Folder', select 'Choose' and select the target directory with my 350 images in.
In 'Destination' i set the drop down menu to 'Folder', select 'Choose' and select the target directory (thumbs), where i wish to save the thumbs.
In 'File Naming' i leave the first box as 'document name', set the second to '_thumb' and have the third as 'extension'.
I then click 'OK'.
And this is where the problem begins. Everything works fine till it trys to save the second image. I can see what's happening, as the directory path and image name that are used whilst setting up the SFW part of the action, are getting hardcoded into the action. So every resulting image is being saved as the same file, instead of being overriden by the settings in 'File Naming'.
I've tried selecting 'Override action 'Save' command', but it doesn't make any difference. Is it actually possible to batch produce files using 'Save for Web and Devices'?
Cheers,
James

I have written a couple of Save For Web batch processors, they may be of use to you?
They can both resize and run an action if required.
CS2-CS3 http://www.ps-scripts.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2374
CS4 http://www.ps-scripts.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2276 (This handles metadata)

Save for Web with Optimize File Size for Batch Process

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I've done quite a bit of searching both online and in the photoshop scripting forums but I haven't been able to find anything that would point me in the right direction.
My client's paying for this work so if there's someone who knows how to script this who'd rather be paid than just do some pointing we can arrange for that quite easily.
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In case it's of importance we're using Photoshop CS4.

If you don't mind spending a few bucks on a shareware prog, Jpegsizer has the option to save to a filesize.
You can find it here.
http://www.tangotools.com/jpegsizer/register.htm
There is a free trial version, but you can't save files.

Does photoshop elements enable save for web for a batch of photos?

does photoshop elements enable save for web or ready for web for a batch of photos ?

Hi Patonabike,
You can batch save images as jpeg, png, tiff etc. using Process Multiple Files. This feature will even allow you to batch resize them (as long as they are the same orientation and aspect ratio). However, the resulting images may be larger than what you would get if you individually did 'Save for Web' because 'Save for Web' removes the photo's exif data (and Process Multiple Files won't).
With that said, it depends how you are editing your images and the results you are looking for, if you just want to rescale them or batch edit them - this is one way.
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