how do you batch compress jpegs?

KK
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ken_knutson
Jun 20, 2007
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I have a bunch of jpegs that I would like to compress using the batch command but am having troubles. I start with an action of opening a jpg, saving, then when the compression dialogue box comes up I choose LOW for the setting, then close the file and stop the recording.

Next I go to batch the files and choose the source folder with the "supress color profile warnings" and destination folder.

What happnes is each time in the automation process, it stops on each pic and requires me to manually set compression setting…..which I thought that if I did that in the initial record process would take care of that…but apparently does NOT.

So I tried the "save and close" and "none" option in the batch source folder area but then I just end up with one file when finished.

Seems there should be a way to do this…..anyone out there know??

Thank you.

Ken

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KK
ken_knutson
Jun 20, 2007
OK…..After some more messing around, I found the solution for anyone else that is interested.

For the record part:
start record
open sample image
save as (jpg)
choose your compression setting (ex: low)
Hit ok
STOP recording
Close image.

Then in the batch commands
Source folder
choose "overide open action commands" and "supress color profile warnings"

Desination folder
Pick a destination folder
Choose "overide action save as commands"
hit ok

Thats it!
C
chrisjbirchall
Jun 20, 2007
The easiest way is to use the Image Processor in Bridge. No need for batch actions – and no danger of overwriting the originals as it automatically saves out to a fresh folder!

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