Can Lightroom export two JPEG versions of the same photo in one step?
Asked 9/6/2016
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I often need two exported versions of the same image: one optimized for web use and another for printing. Right now I batch export twice with different Lightroom export settings, which is inconvenient—especially when I don't always want every selected image exported both ways. Is there a way in Lightroom to create two JPEGs with different export settings from one click, or do I need a plugin or external workflow?
Originally by Photography Stack Exchange contributor. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
Photography Stack Exchange contributor
9y ago
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There are workarounds but no, not a native way.
You can export large images and then have another program create the smaller ones, or you can run two exports.
I just skip all that and use Image Processor Pro in Photoshop to create multiple sizes.
Originally by user38393. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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Lightroom does not natively export two different JPEG versions from the same source in a single export action. One export applies one set of settings to all selected files, so the built-in workflow is still two separate exports.
Common workarounds mentioned were:
- export once at full size, then use another program to create smaller web versions
- use Photoshop/Image Processor Pro for multiple output sizes
- use a Lightroom plugin such as RC Export Manager, which can run multiple export presets in one operation
So, in Lightroom alone: no. If you want one-click multi-output exports, you’ll need a plugin or an external post-export step.
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