Using the Batch command

You can automatically convert multiple images to the same file format, or to the same size and resolution, using the Batch command. This is especially useful when importing images from a digital camera or scanner, or when processing images for use on the Web.

Note: If the plug-in module for your camera or scanner does not support importing multiple images, it may not work optimally during batch-processing. Contact the plug-in's manufacturer for further information.

To batch-process files using the Batch command:

1. Choose File > Batch Processing.
2. For Files to Convert, specify which files you want to process:
• Folder to process files already stored on your computer. Click Source to locate and select the folder. Select Include All Subfolders to process files in subfolders.
• Import to import and process images from a PDF file, a digital camera, or a scanner. Select an import option from the From pop-up menu. The available options depend on which plug-in modules are installed on your computer.
• Opened Files to process all the open files.
3. For Conversion Options, choose the format to which you want to convert files. For more information about file formats, see Saving images in different file formats.
4. To change the size and/or resolution of processed images, select Convert Image Size. Then do one or both of the following:
• Specify the width and height of the processed images. To keep the aspect ratio (the ration of width to height) of the images the same, select Constrain Aspect Ratio. Then enter a value in either the Width text box or the Height text box. To change the aspect ratio of the images, deselect Constrain Aspect Ratio and enter values in both the Width and Height text boxes.
• Choose the resolution to which you want to convert the images from the Resolution pop-up menu.
5. To save modified versions of the files with new names (leaving the originals unchanged), select Rename Files and set naming options:
• Select items from the pop-up menus or enter text into the fields to be combined into the default names for all files. Elements include document name, serial number or letter, file creation date, and file extension. The fields let you change the order and formatting of the filename parts. You must include at least one field that is unique for every file (for example, filename, serial number, or serial letter) to prevent files from overwriting each other.
• For File Name Compatibility, choose Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX to make filenames compatible with Windows, Mac OS, and UNIX operating systems.
6. Click Destination to locate and select a destination folder for the processed files.
7. Click OK.