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I am trying to strip exif data from images that are to be posted. I have lots of them to do so I want to develop an action. I know of two ways to remove exif, convert to a non-exif supported format (tiff) or use Save for web.
The problem I am having with Save for web is that the "save" is really an "export" and it’s destination cannot be overridden in the action dialog box. This means that the files go to the directory that was indicated when the action was recorded, and not the directory I might choose in filling out the action dialog box. My tests indicate if I uncheck the "Override…" box in the destination folder, I will get a copy of the image in the directory I choose (containing exif) and another copy in the directory recorded in the action (without exif). My ideal solution is to have the files in the folder overwritten by a non-exif version of itself.
I realize I can start hauling files back and forth among directories or convert jpeg-tiff-jpeg, but such a simple requirement should have a more elegant solution. A forum search only indicates a one-liner "Use Save for web"
Thanks;
Jim
The problem I am having with Save for web is that the "save" is really an "export" and it’s destination cannot be overridden in the action dialog box. This means that the files go to the directory that was indicated when the action was recorded, and not the directory I might choose in filling out the action dialog box. My tests indicate if I uncheck the "Override…" box in the destination folder, I will get a copy of the image in the directory I choose (containing exif) and another copy in the directory recorded in the action (without exif). My ideal solution is to have the files in the folder overwritten by a non-exif version of itself.
I realize I can start hauling files back and forth among directories or convert jpeg-tiff-jpeg, but such a simple requirement should have a more elegant solution. A forum search only indicates a one-liner "Use Save for web"
Thanks;
Jim
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