How do I batch convert RAW photos to JPEG in Lightroom 3?
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I have about 1,000 RAW photos and want to convert them all to JPEG at once in Lightroom 3. Can Lightroom batch export selected photos, or do I need to convert them one by one?
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In Lightroom, open the catalog with the photos, select the collection or filter so that only the files you are interested in are shown in the library grid (or undo a filter/collection if you want ALL files).
Select all the files by choosing Edit | Select All (CTRL+A on Windows).
Export as JPG by choosing File | Export (CTRL+SHIFT+E on Windows).
In the Export dialog, choose your output folder, whether you want the JPG files added back to your catalog, and the output settings (resolution, sharpening, etc...)
And you're done!
(Note, I have Lightroom V2.7, but I suspect this process is the same in Lightroom V3.x).
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Yes. In Lightroom 3 you can batch-convert RAW files to JPEG by exporting them.
In the Library module, show only the photos you want, then select them all (Ctrl+A on Windows). You can do this from a folder, filtered view, or a collection if the images span multiple folders. Then choose File > Export.
In the Export dialog, set:
- Export format: JPEG
- Output folder: your choice
- Whether to add the exported JPEGs back into the catalog
- Any JPEG quality, sizing, sharpening, and metadata options you want
Then run the export. Lightroom will process all selected RAW files in one batch; you do not need to do them individually.
If you want to keep the selection organized, putting the images in a collection first can make batch export easier, especially when working across multiple folders.
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