Questions tagged [batch-processing]
Questions about batch processing, a technique of automatically applying the same set of commands/actions to a collection of files. It can save time for designers who need to apply the same process to a large number of files. Ask anything about batch processing files with graphic design software.
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How to batch convert multiple Inkscape SVG to plain svg and converts all objects/layers to paths?
I'm making some illustrations for a dissertation in Inkscape and I like this software.
However, when inserting those illustrations to Word files, there appear some weird artifacts like:
disappeared ...
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Draw hemispheres on top of area?
It's a completely new area for me to generate 3D structures out of 2D image. I'd like to generate spherical hemispheres on top of every white blops. How could this be possible and with what tool? I ...
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How to automatically generate text that adopts the same name as an imported image or Excel file in illustrator?
I have a lot of product photos to edit in Illustrator.
I want to create several artboards with one product image, and then one text box for each artboard, but I need these to automatically adopt the ...
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Is there a way to resize the dimensions of multiple APNG files at once?
I have about 40 APNG (animated PNG) files that are each 618 by 618 pixels. I would like to convert them all at once to 408 by 408 pixels, while keeping the same animation, frame duration, transparency,...
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Resizing Text/Shape/Anything With and Action in Photoshop CC 2018
i am trying to create an action in Photoshop CC 2018 that will allow me to batch resize a piece of text to a specific spot on the canvas.
I have my PSD with all of my necessary layers in, i have then ...
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Batching in Photoshop
I have a few hundred images I need to batch process. Basically I need to apply a set of images to a single PSD using the Apply Image function, save as a new jpg with file numbering if possible, then ...
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Merge a folder of images that don't have overlapping elements but do align at edges
In essence, I'm wondering if there's a solution on the Mac to solve a jigsaw for me. I have several folders of images scraped from a slippy-tile map and want to merge them together into a single image....
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Gimp batch resize and change levels
I have hundreds of images, of which I want to perform the following operations in Gimp:
Scale it using Sinc (Lanczos3)
Change the input levels to a certain value
Save it
My question is how do I ...
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How to Customise Photoshop File Naming Using Batch Command?
I have several thousand photos, which I am re-sizing to six different sizes and then saving all sizes as individual files.
For example, I have a photo with the filename ABC0001 and resize it six ...
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Setting up a batch action in Acrobat for adding a barcode footer to a PDF file?
I'll make a point to be as detailed as I can with this. My company does sublimation printing for retail items. To make sure items are correctly identified on the production table, each item has to ...
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Copied InDesign file links to original source files, not to the packaged links
I'm freelancing and downloaded an existing, packaged InDesign file from the client's server. I opened the INDD and did a save-as in a new folder on my computer; everything still linked to the packaged ...
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Photoshop Save changes directly to Image
I have 500+ images that need few sec brushing each, what I will have to do is
Edit image
Brush strokes
Export image
Replace existing image
Close the file and hit No I don't wanna save PSD
What I ...
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How to export multiple layers as separate JPGs from multiple PSD files in Photoshop
My setup:
I have about 200 PSD files.
Each of those PSD files contain different number of layers (from 2 to 9).
All of layers in those PSD files have default names (Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, etc.).
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Delete specific layers in all PDF documents (batch)
I have around two hundred wedding name cards and the design is the same, except the name on it changes. I managed to change the names automatically via .csv list + Illustrator batch actions. Quite few ...
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Batch remove spots from scanned images
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I couldn't find any free tool, that correctly automatically remove spots from my books.
2. Data
Example page of my real book:
KiraDespeckle.tif
I want to delete these spots:
How I can ...
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Dithering with GIMP python-fu
I'm using GIMP 2.10.6 on Ubuntu 18.10.
I'm trying to script an automatic image manipulation, and for part of the workflow I need to dither a layer in my image.
I can't find anything in the script-fu/...
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Batch for pasting each image into a fixed one with action
Having a large number of .png images in a folder, is it possible to do the following, in the automated fashion:
For each image in the folder:
paste in on top of a second (fixed) image,
apply an ...
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Gimp - Adjusting color level values of layers in batch
I've scanned some book pages and imported them as layers to a single grey scale Gimp image. I need to do some identical Levels adjustments (primarily to correct white point) to each layer prior to ...
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Specifying input for a batch photoshop job
In the next 2 months, I will be helping local artists sell their work on various product types (tees, canvases, hoodies, etc.). They will be sending me high resolution PNG files which I need to ...
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Scalable Text in Photoshop In a Droplet?
I'm trying to create a droplet for batch image processing that will put a border of 2 px all around, add 30 px to the top, then within that top space place some text that will automatically scale to ...
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is there any way to blur only area on images in bulk in irfan view
I need to blur a little rectangle in the centre in each of 300 photos. how can I blur that area in Irfan view or is there any other software to do that?
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How can I add text boxes to multiple pictures in one illustration in Inkscape at once?
I use Inkscape to create illustration for a "scientific paper". In this example I have 9 pictures in one illustration and I now want to add a small annotation (A-I) to each picture in the ...
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Why Warp command can't work in batch processing
Edit>Transform>Warp seems the only command that can'be played in a batch. Why? Any workaround?
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Photoshop action script - batch job without dialogs and save settings
perhaps one can help me with some scripting snippets for:
A) supress/ignore open and save Dialog in Actions with PS-script
B) supress Color warnings while opening
C) toogle on/off a dialog box next to ...
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Create multiple artboards with unique sizes from list of pre-typed measurements
I have several projects that need 15-20 artboards in one file with multiple unique sizes. Right now, I create each artboard individually working of a long list of typed out measurements . Is there a ...
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"clear" is not available in batch processing in illustrator
I am trying to run an action which involves 3 “clear” steps and 1 “transform” step in Illustrator on .pdf files. I record the action and proceed to batch process, and I get an error that says:
The ...
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Photoshop: Image Processor and Batch not working with an action that work normally
here is the action
here is the batch
here is the image processor
Image Processor and Batch is not working with an action that work normally.
The batch just simply do the right actions, I can see ...
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Batch replace multiple placeholder images with with warp/smart object filters
In the process of looking for an answer to my question I came across this thread here: Batch replace placeholder image with a perspective warp?
This is essentially what I'm trying to do, except for ...
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Batch Process to cut same shape and location from screen capture image
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During my online D&D session I grab period screen captures of the active window which is showing a 2D map or the area my token can see. As a result, all the images are the exact same ...
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Power Point: SVGs to slides
I have a very simple task I want to accomplish: I have a folder with 25 SVGs created in Adobe Illustrator, and I want to create individual slides from these SVGs each containing one. I can insert SVGs ...
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Batch photomerge in photoshop
I am trying to apply photomerge on multiple files. The idea is that I have three folders, each including image1 to imageX, and I want to stitch image1 of each folder together, image2 of each together, ...
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Bulk adding template aka Watermark/image in Premiere pro (asking if it can be done
My main desires for Video production are:
Take a folder of videos and apply a graphic template under each video in question basically a layer underneath the actual video ( this will prevent a lot of ...
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Photoshop normalizing scanned image size and orientation
I'm trying to do some batch processing of a couple thousand images that were scanned in with a business card scanner. Due to sloppiness in the scanning process, the images are all roughly the same ...
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Automation for Batch-Converting Images for Ecomm - must have square canvas - Ug
First time here and hope this is a good place to ask.
Looking for a quick way/automation to convert multiple print quality images (30-70MB) to 1000x1000 pixels at 300 dpi and under 3 MB for use in web ...
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Make JPG business cards in Photoshop from Excel list
I have a large list of names & phone numbers (in one column) in Excel and also have a master PSD file that I'd like to have each one saved into as separate files. I also have the filenames of the ...
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Illustrator Action, Batch process - Let user draw a line or an area
I am creating an Illustrator action that automates shape cutting however now I need to put a system in the batch process where it stops and let the user draw the line or an area according to which the ...
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Quick Numerical PNG Save
I work with PNG frames when I make videos. So whenever I do it I usually save with .PSD, but the files got too big and I decided to switch to saving with .PNG
I was wondering if there is a way to ...
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Replace many keys by values from list in PDF
I have a lot of very large PDF files where I need to replace some strings in text. These strings are listed in a mapping table where every string has its corresponding string-value to be replaced with....
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Batch resize images with different background colors
My goal is to achieve the following:
Batch resize images with different background colors
I already use Photoshop to batch process and center (horizontal and vertical align) 2000 different images ...
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How to save out multiple layered PSD language versions?
I have 14 display ad PSD files. Each file has approximately 15 design solutions (layers), divided into 3 style types. Each of these layers needs to be saved out 5 times for different language versions....
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Is it possible to batch the same photo multiple times over?
I'd like to move a layer in my photo continuously, and save it in incrementing file names.
For example:
1.png
2.png
3.png
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I heard about the batch tool, but that edits multiple photos rather ...
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How would you convert an image into a SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) without losing too much details and where all the details are contoured?
I'm trying to find a suitable pipeline for projects, using pictures. I'd need to obtain, at the end, a SVG with a lot of details instead of a huge black and white mush.
Here is an exemple :
Credits : ...
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How can I automate this repetitive design process?
I need to create about 25 assets that are all very similar. The same background image is used for each asset, however, each asset has different text written across the image. See example:
They all ...
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Is there a way to automate the batch export in Inkscape?
I was able to use a shellscript to open all pdfs from a folder and save to svg like:
# Convert the PDF to SVG (basic conversion)
"$INKSCAPE_PATH" --file="$pdf_file" --export-...
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Batch converting EPS to BMP, PNG and SVG in one go
Does anyone know if there is a way to batch convert EPS files into BMP, PNG and SVG all in one go rather than doing in three different stages?
I currently use a combination of Illustrator and ...
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How Do I Go About This Photoshop Bulk Templating
I have a folder with designs that need no further work designwise. They all need the same treatment, to have width set to 500.
Once treated each and every image needs to be put through two generated ...
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Batch editing photos to have the same background (Borders)
So I've a bunch of product photos and I'm required to edit them to have the same borders/background along the edges of the picture.
Is there a way to mass edit them to all have the same borders? If ...
