Batch processing in Photoshop. Batch photo processing in Photoshop cs6

Today we will look at a way to process a large number of images, spending a little more time on it than processing one.

How often do we encounter the need to process a large number of images into one template? Much more often than we think: post images of the same size on a website, place copyright, equalize the white balance in photographs with the same lighting, and so on. Doing all this manually is a rather lengthy and tedious process. Batch image processing will allow you to save several hours of time that you could spend in front of your monitor screens, repeating the same actions.

Step 1

It is better to create two folders on your computer. Name one "Originals" (from personal experience, I advise you to make a copy of it - just in case), the second - "Results" . We place all our photos that need to be processed in the “Originals” folder. If you need to insert a photo into a frame or add a copyright, and it is important what orientation the photo is (horizontal or vertical), then again we divide it into two folders: we place vertical photos in one, and horizontal ones in the other. Plus - first of all, we set the same resolution for all images (in the case of a frame, equal to its resolution).

Step 2

Open any image from the folder in Photoshop "Originals" and write Action for it. To do this in the window "Operations"/"Action" (the icon is located next to "History" , or you can go from the tab "Story" ) first create a new folder for "Action" (click on the icon with the image of the folder):

Designation: Blue - create a new operation. Green - reproduce the actions for the open image. Red is an indicator that, when clicked, starts recording and lights up red. Black - stop recording.

Immediately after creation Action It starts recording all the actions you perform on the open image, and the recording indicator lights up red. To stop recording, click on the icon "Stop" (highlighted with a black circle).

Step 3

We process the image depending on the needs (changing resolution, color correction, applying filters). After all the necessary processing, save it to a folder "Results" via button "Save as" and click on "Stop" to stop recording Action . After this it is better to delete the image from the folder "Results" so as not to get confused.

Attention! Under no circumstances should you select any individual parts of the image and process them! In this case, in all images the selected area will be processed as you did with the first image.

This is roughly what you should end up with. If something happens, you can delete any action by simply dragging it to the trash.

Step 4

Now you need to use Action for all photos in a folder "Originals" . To do this, go to the menu File - Automation - Batch Processing (File - Automate - Batch). Select the desired folders and settings that suit you, click "OK" and wait for Photoshop to process all the images for you.

P.S. Don’t forget that the computer’s capabilities are not limitless, and if you have to process a larger number of photos, it is better to split them into two parts (according to our observations, this will be faster), and since a large load falls on the RAM of your computer, to speed up the process acceleration (excuse the pun), it’s worth closing all programs other than Photoshop itself.

P.P.S. I hope this tutorial saves you a lot of time, all the best and happy shooting!

Photoshop has many convenient features that make the life of a photographer or web designer much easier. One of these useful functions is batch processing, which allows you to bring the image editing process to full automation. This functionality will be very convenient in cases where you need to process a large number of images using the same principle.

For example, you have about two dozen photographs that need to be made the same size, black and white and add brightness. The actions with each photo will be the same - open, desaturate, increase brightness, crop and save. Imagine how tedious and long the process of processing each photo individually will be. The batch processing function in Photoshop solves this problem and allows you to entrust all these tedious actions to the program. The principle of operation of this function is that Photoshop records (remembers) all user actions, and then applies these actions in the same order to the selected images (photos).

Let's look at this whole thing in practice. For example, let's take several pictures (photos) of butterflies of different sizes.

Let's say that we need to make all photos (pictures) the same in width (450px), desaturate them (make them black and white), increase the brightness and save them in jpg format in high quality.

First of all, open one of the pictures (photos) with Photoshop, select “Window” - “Operations” in the top menu bar, or simply press the key combination “Alt + F9”.

After that, in the pop-up window, enter the name of our new operation, in this case “Butterflies” and click the “Record” button.

After these manipulations, Photoshop will begin to record all our actions, so we need to act clearly and in the right order. And so, the recording has started and first, let’s unlock our image in the layers panel on the right by clicking on the lock with the left mouse button. If we don't unlock the image, we won't be able to edit it.

The lock icon on the image layer has disappeared, which means that it is unlocked. Now let’s set the image width we need (450 pixels). To do this, in the top menu bar, select “Image” - “Image Size”, or press the key combination “Alt+Ctrl+I”.

In the window that opens, set the required width of the picture (450 pixels), while the button for fixing the size must be pressed so that the width of the image changes in proportion to the height, otherwise the picture will turn out distorted.

Set the desired width and click the “OK” button. The next step we will desaturate the photo, i.e. make it black and white, to do this, select “Image” - “Desaturate” in the top menu bar or press the key combination “Shift+Ctrl+U”.

Now let’s add brightness; to do this, in the top menu bar, select “Image” - “Correction” - “Brightness/Contrast”.

In the pop-up window, set the brightness slider to, say, 40 and click the “Ok” button.

The last step remains - save the image in high quality jpg format. To do this, in the top menu bar, select “File” - “Export” - “Save for Web”, or the key combination “Alt + Shift + Ctrl + S” and in the settings window that appears, select the JPG format and set the quality value to 80, after which Click the "Save" button and select a location to save our image.

And the last step is to close the window with the edited image, just close it without saving the changes.

Now let’s pay attention to the operations window, in which all this time there was a record of our actions. Let's stop the recording by pressing the stop button, we will see that the red dot has gone out, i.e. the activity recording has stopped. Now you can see that we created an operation with a number of actions, all the actions that we performed were recorded by Photoshop and they are contained in the list in order.

Now we can apply the operation we created in batch processing to all the images (photos) we need. To do this, in the top menu bar, select “File” - “Automation” - “Batch Processing” and in the window that appears, set the following settings:

1) In the “Operation” item, select the operation we created.

2) In the “Source” item, by clicking on the “Select” button, select the folder with our “Photo” images that will be processed;

3) Check the boxes to suppress dialogs and prohibit color management;

4) In the “Output folder” item, by clicking on the “Select” button, select the folder on the computer into which the processed images will be saved.

5) Click the "Ok" button

As a result, Photoshop will automatically process all your images using the specified operation.

Hi all! Today we will deal with one of the main automation functions in photoshop, and also how to apply them in practice. We will create a complex action, build a Droplet based on it, and perform a batch editing operation on an entire folder.

Part I - Creating an Action

Step 1 - Let's get started!

First of all, transfer all the images that need to be processed into one separate folder. Open any of these photos.

We use it to create Actions in Photoshop.

Step 2 - Setting up Action.

To begin, open the Actions window (go to the following path Window> Actions or press Alt + F9). A window will open for creating a new Action group which needs to be given a custom name.

After creating the group, we will create a specific action. Click on the “create new action” icon at the bottom of the Action panel. Let's call the new action "Vintage Halftone".

After creation, pay attention to what you have in the bottom panel of the window Actions Three small icons appeared: stop, recording and playback. To continue, you need to make sure that the recording icon is active.

Step 3 - Resizing the Image

Let's build an action. Once you've opened your image and activated the recording icon, let's start recording the steps.

The first step is to resize our photo. Since we plan to use images in a web gallery, we need to reduce their size. To do this, go to the following path Image> Image Size and set the width to 700 px and check the box - maintain proportions. In addition, you must check the boxes Resample Image and select Bicubic Shaper (best for reduction).

Step 4 - Copy the image.

Now, we need to reset the colors we are painting with. To do this, you can use the key D on keyboard.

Do not change colors using the color picker or eyedropper.

Then double click on the "Background" layer in the Layers palette. And click "OK"
Drag the layer to the icon "Great new layer", to create a copy of the layer.
Make sure "Layer 0 copy" is selected and you can proceed to the next step.

Step 5 - Add Diffuse Glow

Add a Diffuse Glow filter to the “Layer 0 copy” layer. This will increase the lighting and give a dramatic look to the photo. Let's move on to the next path Filter>Filter Gallery and choose Distort > Diffuse Glow. Here you need to set the value as shown in the screenshot below, and click OK.

Step 6 - ChangeOpacityAndMerge Layers

Reduce the opacity of the “Layer 0 copy” layer to 75%.

To change the opacity of a layer, it is better not to use the slider, because when changing using the slider, Photoshop records each step by each percentage (100, 99, 98, 97 ... 75) and we do not need this.

The resulting layer should be called “Layer 0 copy”.

Step 7 - Gaussian Blur Filter

Duplicate the “Layer 0 copy” layer as we did earlier (step 4).

Make sure that the layer “Layer 0 copy 2” is selected and go to the following path: Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur, set the radius to 2 pixels and click OK.

Step 8 - Change the Blending Mode of the copy.

Change the Blending Mode of the “Layer 0 copy 2” layer to Overlay.

If you want to experiment with different blending modes, click on the Stop button in the Actions window. Then click Record, and select the desired blending mode.

Set the opacity value to 70%.

Step 9 - Create a Layer Fill

Now, we need to add a black background to our work.
To do this, follow the following path: Layer >New Fill Layer > Solid Color, click OK and select color #000000.

Move the “Color Fill 1” layer to the very bottom.

Step 10 - Add a Layer Mask

Click on the “Layer 0 copy” thumbnail and go to the following path: Layer > Layer Mask > Hide All.

Step 11 - Select the Layer Mask

Now we will create a random stroke on our images.
After creating the layer mask, we must click on its thumbnail and then select everything by pressing the combination Ctrl+ A on keyboard.

This is an important step, if you do not click on the layer mask thumbnail, you will end up with an incorrect result.

Also, when you select everything, you cannot use the Marquee Tool and make a random selection. If you do this, Photoshop will only store the coordinates as exact numbers for that specific image, and it won't work on another photo.

Step 12 - Selection Transformation

Let's choose Marquee Tool in the tool palette. Right-click on the selection and select the option Transform Selection.
You should pay attention to the top panel, there are two values W and H (these are width and height, there should be a value of 100%). Click on the label with the small chain in the middle and change the values to 95%. Thus, we reduced the selection area by 5%. Click on the checkbox and apply the transformation.

Step 13 - Create a Custom Border

Let's change the selection arbitrarily.

Make sure the "Layer 0 copy" mask is selected.

Then we go along the following path: Select>Refine edge, and set the value as shown in the screenshot below and click OK.

You should end up with something like this.

If you are working with a different image size, you should play around with the Refine edge values a bit.

Step 14 - Fill the Selection

Now fill the selected area with white.

Reset the colors with the D key. Then select the Marquee tool in the tool palette, right-click and select Fill... In the dialog box, set the settings as shown in the screenshot below.

Remove selection by pressing Ctrl + D.

Step 15 - Copy the actions

Now we need to repeat the process of creating a custom border (steps 10 to 14), but this time on the “Layer 0 copy 2” layer.

To simplify your work, these actions can simply be duplicated in the “Actions” window.
In order to copy the steps, you first need to select "Layer 0 copy 2". Stop recording.

Then we select (in the Actions window) all stages of the process for creating boundaries, i.e. from “Set Selection” to the step before Select “Layer 0 copy 2”.

Click on the button on the right and select Duplicate. They will be copied.
Now the selected actions can simply be dragged below the “Select ‘Layer 0 copy 2’” step. Then we start playing the selected fragments.
Now, click on the last step in the “Actions” window and start recording.

Step 16 - Halftone Pattern

Click on the layer mask thumbnail “Layer 0 copy.” Next, we go along the following path: Filter>Filter Gallery, and move on to Sketch>Halftone Pattern here you need to set the values shown in the screenshot below, and then click OK.

Step 17 - Add a Photo Filter

Select "Layer 0 copy 2" in the Layers palette and then go to Create New Fill or Adjustment Layer > Photo Filter, select a color (#957345) and set the Density to 100%. Click OK.

Step 18 - Hue/Saturation

Step 19 - Fill a New Layer

Let's create a new layer in the layers palette and place this layer above all other layers. Let's leave it as "Layer 1." Then press the key combination Ctrl + A (select all) on the keyboard, then select the Marquee tool, right-click and select “Fill ...” and use the foreground color. Everything should be filled with black.

Step 20

Now let’s add a Pattern Overlay effect to “Layer 1”. I recommend using "Gray Granite" from the Grayscale Paper pack.

Step 21 - Rasterize the Layer Effect

Let's create another layer.
After creating it: Shift+click on the “Layer 1” layer in the layers palette to select both layers. And press the key combination Ctrl + E to merge the selected layers.

Step 22 - Change the Blend Mode and Opacity

Change the Layer 2 blending mode to Multiply and set the opacity to 75%.

Step 23 - Flatten image

Select all layers in the Layers palette. Right-click and select Flatten image. Finally, in the Actions window, you can click Stop.
That's all! Now you can apply these actions to any images.

End of Part I – check!

It's worth checking how correctly our actions work on other images. To do this, open the image, find our action (Vintage Halftone) and press the play button.

Before continuing, you should save the action itself.
To do this, select our set of actions in the Actions window and then go to the advanced options (icon at the top right) and select Save Actions... Enter a name for your action and save it anywhere.
After saving, you can proceed to batch editing.

Part II - Batch Editing

Step 1 - Creating a Droplet

Droplets apply actions to one or more photos or even a folder by dragging them onto the droplet icon.
You can save the droplet anywhere and use it as many times as needed. To create a droplet, go to the following path in the menu File > Automate > Create droplet... There you can choose many options.

First select your original images folder and save the droplet there. For the Play option, select your set and the Vintage halftone action. It is better to select a different folder for the destination folder.

Additionally, you can customize the name of the resulting image by adding custom text, number sequence, extension, and select maximum compatibility. Once you have configured the droplet, click OK.

Step 2 - Working with the droplet.

Now open your photos folder. Select and drag the desired photos onto the droplet icon. We will see that Photoshop will automatically edit the selected photos and save them to the specified folder.

Conclusion

Automating actions in Photoshop can sometimes save a lot of time. Future designers, webmasters and photographers should be able to use it.

I advise you to try these techniques to save your time.

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Often, when faced with the same type of work, we would like to save our time and do everything “in one fell swoop.” An indispensable assistant in this matter is batch processing.

Graphic files are subject to many transformations: from elementary ones, performed even by novice users (changing size, format, etc.) to more complex ones, performed by specialist designers and programmers (adding filters, applying effects). Simple conversions can be done in standard image viewing programs, since many of them have built-in functions necessary for this. More complex processing is done in converters - programs for processing graphic images.

Below, in ascending order, batch processing methods are described from simple to more complex, professional ones. The research results are summarized in comparative Table 1. Test results in Diagram 1.

Image Tuner

The simplest program for basic image processing, not complicated by settings and filters. The list of its capabilities is limited to changing the shades, sizes, orientation of the image, and adding a watermark. The program operates in a “single window” mode: files to be processed are loaded into the left half. The conversion parameters are indicated on the right.

Pros of this program:
ease of use;
supports such popular formats as JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF, TIFF, RAW, NEF and others;
There is a preview function. Fires when you click on an image.
Minuses:
excessive simplicity of filters. The filters are so simple that I have no settings. Located in the “Resize” menu section;
a small number of formats for saving finished sketches: only 5;
shortcomings in the design of the program: some of the settings are in English, the rest are translated into Russian.
Thus, this program is designed for elementary basic image processing.

The main functions of this program are image viewing.
Pros:
availability. The program is free to download;
functionality. Performs viewing and conversion functions. How the converter works through the “Batch Conversion/Rename...” menu. Supports three mode options: batch rename, transform and mixed mode;
compactness (small size);
an impressive number of formats (about 20);
test mode available for batch renaming of files.
Minuses:
not all options are available for the full list of formats;
some transformations occur only when “Use advanced options…” is activated, by clicking the “Advanced” button. Otherwise, only standard transformations for the viewer are available: resizing, cropping, horizontal/vertical reflection, watermark.
preview is provided only for the original image. If, for example, we can specify the dimensions pixel by pixel, then changing color parameters, brightness, balance is a problem, since they are changed by entering numbers. And we will be able to see the results of the transformations only after completing the conversions and exiting “Advanced”.

So, if you are happy with basic conversions that don't require preview, this program will satisfy your requirements. But you cannot add it to the list of the most convenient converters.

AVS Image Converter program

AVS Image Converter is a converter program. It is one of the AVS4You suite of programs designed for working with images. A special feature of this program is the auxiliary utilities Software Navigator and Update Manager. By the way, this explains the large size of the program: 27 MB.
Pros:
ease of use. A very simple interface, with simplified functions or presets, which allows even inexperienced users to work with the program with ease;
number of supported formats: 8 for writing, more than 20 for reading;
connection to the Internet: you can process photos imported from Flickr or Facebook accounts, and the program itself offers presets for photos intended for publication on the Internet;
separate “Watermark” tab. Used to overlay text or image on a photo.
Minuses:
Few conversion settings. The predominant settings are those aimed at color: brightness, contrast, color temperature. There is a blur/sharpen effect, adding text. The entire list of effects can be found in the “Correction” tab.

FastStone Photo Resizer

In functionality, this program resembles IrfanView, but, unlike the latter, it provides the user with a more convenient and expanded selection of parameters.
Pros:
image control. By specifying the output image format (“Output Format”) and the saving folder (“Output Folder”), you can save time on performing these functions for each image separately;
Search and Replace function. With its help, file names are corrected without completely changing the name.
Minuses:
a basic set of transformations. List of available transformations: adjusting size, texture, perspective, adding a watermark, selecting frames;
lack of preview mode (window);
irrational use of the interface area. Most of the workspace is an area for selecting files.

XnConvert program

The XnConvert program is one of the components of the XnView image viewer known to many users. Created on the same base, the programs perform almost identical actions, but still have a number of differences, which will be discussed below.

XnConvert is a converter program designed for image conversion only and does not include a preview function. On the one hand, this is a plus of the program, since it strictly performs its functions. On the other hand, to work you need to use another viewer program.

The basic principles of the program are as simple as possible. Images to be processed are added by drag-and-drop or using buttons. Next, conversion options are selected from the list. The lists are at the top and are displayed as thumbnails, which presents some inconvenience for users. The fact is that this kind of sorting does not allow you to view information about the source files, as it could be when sorting in the form of a table. Therefore, sorting is more conditional than functional.

Now in more detail about the conversion functions. The list of transformations is located on the main “Actions” tab and is divided into 4 groups:
image: work aimed at transforming a file, or related to the properties of a file;
correction: processing of colors and levels;
filters: blurring the image, adjusting sharpness, changing focus;
miscellaneous: other functions.

"Output" tab. In this tab, you work with files that have undergone conversion: you specify the parameters for saving (name, save path, format). There are additional options for saving, they are used for formats such as GIF, PNG, JPG, etc.

"Load script" button. Used to export images intended for use with the Internet. Packing or sending via FTP or e-mail, uploading processed images to a Picasa or Flickr account - these functions are located above the indicated button.

And in conclusion, it should be noted that the program supports more than 500 reading formats. True, some of them are more specific and require additional resources. In this case, you need to install GhostScript or a CAD plugin.

A simplified version of XnConver. The ease of operation lies in the fact that this program has only two tabs. The first is for the format and saving options. The second contains a list of transformations. To select and apply a transformation, you need to add the half of the window on the right to the list. There is a “Save Scenario” function. The settings window is located in the “Tools - Batch Processing...” menu.

Photoconverter program

The program was created in several editions: home (minimal), standard, professional. The professional edition allows you to use Adobe Photoshop functions, supports more than 400 graphic formats, and operates from the command line. The standard version is distinguished by simplicity and convenience of step-by-step settings; it supports only the most popular image formats (JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP).

The program's interface is divided into two parts, so the first step of the conversion is to add an image to the right side of the window. The second step is the transformation itself, which occurs through the “add action” button. The minimal version, in addition to standard functions, provides a blur/sharpening effect and red-eye removal. The standard version allows you to add a watermark. And the third and final step is saving. At this stage, the saving format is selected; in addition, there is the option “Rename file by mask”. Completion and saving is done by pressing the “Start” button.

I would like to note in this program a more logical placement of transformation functions than in those discussed above. But, still, there are certain shortcomings: for example, the level correction and cropping functions relate to editing, and in the program they are in the “Automatic” settings group. However, over time, with frequent use of the program, this does not cause any difficulties.

One of the disadvantages of the program is that the certificate is in English, but you can see the answers to your questions on the website.

This program is one of the most popular among converters. This program has built-in almost all the necessary tools for batch image conversion. At the moment, the current version is CS6, but for now we are considering version CS5. Files are processed using actions, a Batch operation, or an Image Processor script.

The first way to process images

To process graphic images, you need to create a Set. To do this, it is better to take a test sample. In the future, this set will be applied to all selected files. A set is created through the Actions palette by recording the required actions. At this stage, only Photoshop tools are available. The list can be further adjusted by adding or removing certain actions. Through the “File – Automate – Batch...” menu, go to the “Play” settings group, select the desired action, specify the source and folder for saving the processed files. This action results in mass application of the kit.

Second image processing method

The second processing method is more acceptable, since it does not require creating an action. The method is based on the use of the Image Processor script. Changing the image format or size occurs through the menu “File – Scripts – Image Processor...”. The rest of the settings can be done using the first method.

Processed images are saved in JPEG, PSD and TIFF formats.

Adobe Lightroom works by bulk converting exported images or using the Library module. To work with images, the following settings are used, marked in the “File – Export...” menu:
Export To – select image export. Options: hard drive, e-mail, or burning a CD or DVD. The Library module also allows you to export images to the Internet: Facebook, Flickr, Adobe Revel and SmugMug;
Export Location – folder for saving images;
File naming – select file names by mask. The program has a large list of variables. Variables can also be taken from image metadata;
File Settings – here you select the format for saving images. You can leave the output format or choose one of the following: JPEG, PSD, TIFF, DNG
Image Sizing – indicate the size and resolution of the saved image;
Output Sharpening – determining image sharpness;
Metadata – request to save file metadata;
Watermarking – option to add a watermark.

If you are not satisfied with the standard presets provided in the left sidebar (“Preset”), you have the opportunity to add your own.

In one of the previous articles, I wrote about what actions are in Photoshop and how to work with them.

In this article I will talk about a simple and very convenient way to process a large number of photos for publication on the Internet. Using actions in Photoshop, we will create an action that will resize, sharpen, and save previews of your photos for the Internet.

A photo preview is a very important thing, since it is by the preview that viewers will evaluate the quality of your work. Many photographers do not attach much importance to previews, they say, “you have to look at full size to evaluate the quality of the photo.” They are certainly right. But in practice, 99% of people will only see previews of your photos - on a blog, photo gallery or VKontakte page.

This is why your photo previews should look as high quality as possible. And above all, this concerns image sharpness. When resizing a photo, the sharpness inevitably deteriorates, and in the preview it is necessary to increase the sharpness. If you don't do this, the viewer will be convinced that your photo has sharpness problems. And good, “ringing” sharpness in the preview immediately makes the frame more attractive.

Just compare these two photos, the preview with increased sharpness looks much better.

But processing each photo manually is extremely tedious. If you need to prepare 3-5 photos, it certainly won't take much time. What if we are talking about 20-30 frames or 300-500? In an article about shooting a reportage, I wrote how important it is to provide the customer with full-size images and previews of all photographs. And you can’t do without action here.

One of the most important advantages of working with actions is that you need to spend a little time and write the action once, and then you can save a lot of time by using it in processing.

This is exactly the action we will write today. It is universal and you can use it with any of your photos.

Our task is to create an action that will resize photos to the desired size, increase sharpness and save photos in the quality we need.

Writing such an action is impossible without one very convenient function in Photoshop - Fit Image.

Fit Image allows you to adjust the image to a given size. Typically used to resize a photo Image Size, but it has one serious drawback. IN Image Size You cannot simply specify the value of the long side of the image, you can only set the value for the height and width of the image. This causes a problem with vertically and horizontally oriented photographs.

Let's say we set the image width to 700 px. Horizontal frames will be fine, but vertical frames will be significantly larger than horizontal ones. Because their long side is vertical (i.e. height), and the size is set to 700 px for the width of the image.

This problem is partially solved by changing the image size by percentage, for example, making the preview size 20% of the original size. But if the original photos differ in size, then their previews will also be different. This method is not suitable for batch photo processing.

We need a universal action that will work equally with all photos. This is why you need to use the function Fit Image.
You just need to set the height and width to the same number, and Photoshop will automatically determine the long side of the image and resize it.

Create a new action and start recording:

1. We open any photo in Photoshop and perform manipulations on it, which will be recorded in the action.

2. Now let's convert to sRGB - Edit=>Convert To Profile, in case you are working with Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB. The fact is that sRGB is a standard color profile that all Internet browsers understand correctly. Adobe RGB and ProRGB are not supported by most common browsers. If you are working only with sRGB, this action may not be included in the action.

3. We apply Fit Image with a value of 700 px. In my opinion, 700 px is the optimal size for a preview photo. Although you can set any other value there, of course.

4. Let's start increasing the sharpness. Opening Filter=>Sharpen=>Smart Sharpen. Depending on your personal preferences, we set the sharpness settings. I usually make the following settings:

5. Our preview is ready, all that remains is to save the photo - File=>Save As.

In this window, it is important to pay attention to the Embed Color Profile line. By checking this box, you are attaching a profile to the ICC file.

Then the settings window will open - for publishing quality on the Internet 9-10 will be more than enough.

6. We close the photo - this action should also be recorded in the action.

That's all, click Stop and our action is ready.

You can read about how to apply an action to a large number of photos at once in our article about the basics of working with actions in Photoshop.

But there is one thing that makes processing photos for the Internet even easier and more convenient. This Droplet in Photoshop.

Creating a Droplet

Droplet is a very convenient feature for working with actions.
The essence of its work is that you can create a file that launches the action you need.

Having created a Droplet, you just need to drag photos onto its icon, and Photoshop will automatically launch, and the selected photos will be processed by the action.