PSD - Jpeg conversion

[Wineman]

Does anyone now a good way to batch convert psd files to jpeg without using the batch process function in PS?

I can easily do this with actions but it keeps on getting stuck on "Save As" and makes me manually enter it even though I have included this in the action.

Many thanks you lovely bunch of PS geniuses!

[Stemmy]

I have exactly the same problem - hurray I thought it was just me.

I take my shots RAW. Convert in PS RAW converter to Jpeg.

I then want to run a batch sharpen.

I have created the action but when I run it it hangs on the Jpeg quality screen and makes me manually select the Jpeg quality even though I have included it in the action.

I have tried everything - worked fine in CS1 !!

You will find that if you open the file and resave it your action will work fine - it seems to be on the files first save. After you have converted to Jpeg all your subsequent actions will batch process fine. Its a wierd one.

Really annoying because I have to sit there and keep clicking ok on a batch of 200 images where in the past I would go and make a brew.

At least there are two of us looking for an answer now !!

We should compare workflow.

Are you using an optical mouse or keyboard ?? I am and thought that could be the problem that the action cant see the enter key the same as a wired keyboard ??

I shoot Raw and then convert to 12 quality Jpeg in PS Raw Converter. Thats about it.

[Wineman]

Pleased to know you have the same problem...

My workflow:-

Open RAW file from Bridge.
Do any work on a new layer/s
Save as a PSD file (so I can go back and alter editing) if needed
Back up to DVD
Batch convert to JPEG for printing.

I am using a cordless keyboard and mouse but the action does record it.

I have just had an idea - how about doing the batch convert in Elements as I am sure it is standardised and not part of an action you have to create.

I will install it onto this Mac and see how it goes.

[Stemmy]

I think its the keyboard !!!!!

Can you try hooking up a standard Keyboard and running the action ??

[Wineman]

I don't have a normal keyboard so can't try.

Elements works. Simply go to "Process multiple files" under the file menu and you can batch convert. Easy and problem solved!

[Stemmy]

MMMmmmm doesnt slove the problem for me I dont really want to put elements on as well. I have enough programs on my PC.

Will have to keep searching for an answer. The truth is out there !!!

[BarryM]

is it not something to do with how its saving the filename, maybe you need to batch the filename so that it puts an auto name in ??

[Wineman]

That may work - you can batch file name change in Bridge so may work... Then create an action which simply resizes?

[Stemmy]

Nope I do a batch file rename anyway - doesnt solve the problem.

[tonymidd]

Try the batch conversion in Irfanview, it seems to convert virtually any file to any other.
Free down load from
http://downloads.theregister.co.uk/Windows/Graphics/Image-Viewers/irfan-view.html

[Dotty.c]

wineman you got mail

[BeeGee]

I can thoroughly recommend Irfanview. I've been using it to great effect for some five years. Great program, especially as it's freeware!