PSE batch processing

Hi everyone
I have PSE7 and I would like to batch process a bunch of JPGs (resize), but I do not see an option to select the image quality. As a result all my resized images are saved at a horrible quality setting.
Is it possible to select JPG image quality when doing batch processing?
Thanks

Yes, to set the image quality, in the process multiple files dialog,
check the box where it says Convert to File and choose either jpeg high or jpeg max.
It's also probably good to have the destination folder different from the source
folder.
MTSTUNER

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http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-photoshop-elements-11/adding-actions/
http://forums.adobe.com/message/4736578
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