Convert files with the Image Processor

The Image Processor converts and processes multiple files. Unlike the Batch command, the Image Processor lets you process files without first creating an action. You can do any of the following in the Image Processor:

  • Convert a set of files to either JPEG, PSD, or TIFF format; or convert files simultaneously to all three formats.

  • Process a set of camera raw files using the same options.

  • Resize images to fit within specified pixel dimensions.

  • Embed a color profile or convert a set of files to sRGB and save them as JPEG images for the web.

  • Include copyright metadata into the converted images.

The Image Processor works with Photoshop (PSD), JPEG, and camera raw files.

  1. Do any of the following:

    • Choose File > Scripts > Image Processor (Photoshop)

    • Choose Tools > Photoshop > Image Processor (Bridge)

  2. Select the images you want to process. You can choose to process any open files, or select a folder of files to process.
  3. (Optional) Select Open First Image To Apply Settings to apply the same settings to all the images.

    If you are processing a group of camera raw files taken under the same lighting conditions, you can adjust the setting in the first image to your satisfaction and then apply the same settings to the remaining images.

    Use this option with PSD or JPEG source images if the file’s color profile does not match your working profile. You can choose a color profile in which to convert the first image and all images in the folder.

    Note: The settings you apply with the Image Processor are temporary and used only with the Image Processor. The image’s current camera raw settings are used to process the image, unless you change them in the Image Processor.
  4. Select the location where you want to save the processed files.

    If you process the same file multiple times to the same destination, each file is saved with its own file name and not overwritten.

  5. Select the file types and options to save.
    Save As JPEG
    Saves images in JPEG format within a folder called JPEG in the destination folder.

    Quality
    Sets the JPEG image quality between 0 and 12.

    Resize To Fit
    Resizes the image to fit within the dimensions you enter in Width and Height. The image retains its original proportions.

    Convert Profile To sRGB
    Converts the color profile to sRGB. Make sure that Include ICC Profile is selected if you want to save the profile with the image.

    Save As PSD
    Saves images in Photoshop format within a folder called PSD in the destination folder.

    Maximize Compatibility
    Saves a composite version of a layered image within the target file for compatibility with applications that can't read layered images.

    Save As TIFF
    Saves images in TIFF format within a folder called TIFF in the destination folder.

    LZW Compression
    Saves the TIFF file using the LZW compression scheme.

  6. Set other processing options.
    Run Action
    Runs a Photoshop action. Choose the action set from the first menu and the action from the second menu. The action set must be loaded in the Actions panel before they appear in these menus.

    Copyright Info
    Includes any text you enter in the IPTC copyright metadata for the file. Text you include here overwrites the copyright metadata in the original file.

    Include ICC Profile
    Embeds the color profile with the saved files.

  7. Click Run.
Before you process your images, click Save to save the current settings in the dialog box. The next time you need to process files using this group of settings, click Load, and navigate to your saved Image Processor settings.