How can I batch convert RAW photos to resized, sharpened JPEGs with the same settings?
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I have many RAW images from one session and want to export them all as JPEGs using the same adjustments on every file. Ideally I need to apply a tone curve or preset, then resize and sharpen during export. Is there a straightforward batch workflow in Photoshop or another application to automate this?
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Open your folder containing the photographs in Adobe Bridge, then in the menu go: "Tools" -> "Photoshop" -> "Image Processor". (Entries translated.)
Set your JPEG quality and maximum resolution per side (aspect ratio will be retained), click go and wait.
Note: Bridge comes with Photoshop for those who do not know that.
Also, if you want to apply similar settings to all photographs, you can copy over settings in Bridge. Right click the RAW and it is an option in the second level of the menu.
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Yes. The usual approach is to batch-process the RAW files with a shared preset, then export them together as JPEGs.
In Adobe Bridge + Photoshop, open the folder in Bridge and use Tools → Photoshop → Image Processor. That lets you batch convert to JPEG, choose quality, and set a maximum size while preserving aspect ratio. If the RAW files need the same curve or other adjustments, copy those settings across the images in Bridge first, then run the Image Processor.
Other apps can do the same kind of workflow:
- Aperture 3: import with an adjustment preset, then export all images together.
- iPhoto: import RAW files into a temporary library, then export them in the desired format.
- On macOS, Automator can help automate repetitive steps further.
So yes—this is very automatable. For a Photoshop-based workflow, Bridge + Image Processor is the most direct solution mentioned.
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