Learn How to Create a Batch Process Activity

We can use the newly created Action as part of a batch for future use. I like to create a folder to save those images first before I start my Batch.

Note: You must have “Save As” step in the Action; the Batch command does not automatically save files.

File > Automate > Batch. A dialogue box will be open. Play, Source, Destination and Errors will be shown.

1. In the Play section, pull-down “Action” and select the Action, if there is more than one set of actions.
   
   
2. In the Source section, click the ‘Choose’ button and highlight the folder of files you want the Action used. 
3. Turn on Suppress File Open Options Dialogs and Suppress Color Profile Warnings. I turn these on so that the actions do not stop (it hides the warnings).
4. In the Destination section, click the ‘Choose’ button and find a folder (the folder I just created) or create a new folder.
5. Override Action “Save As” Commands. We will be saving into one big folder, so we don’t need to be asked where we want to save.
6. In the Errors, you can either choose to Log the Errors (Save a text file on your computer) or Stop the Batch Process for Errors. Sample Error Message:
7. Click, “OK.” And watch the Action in progress in the Action Panel and in the Layers Panel too.

Note: If, for whatever reason, the Batch didn’t go through, look at the Action, 95% of the time, it’s because of how the Action was set-up.