You can batch resize images in Adobe Bridge using the Image Processor, which launches Adobe Photoshop to perform the resizing. Here's how:
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Select Your Images: Open the folder containing the images you want to resize in Adobe Bridge. Select all the images you want to resize (e.g., by pressing
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Access Image Processor: Go to
Tools > Photoshop > Image Processor. This will launch Adobe Photoshop (if it wasn't already open) and bring up the Image Processor window. It may take a moment to load. -
Image Processor Options: The Image Processor window offers several options. Let's focus on the resizing aspect:
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Select Images to Process: The first section usually determines which images to process. Because you already selected the images in Bridge, you can typically leave the first option (e.g., "Process selected images in Bridge") checked or ensure the correct source folder is selected.
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Select Location to Save Processed Images: Choose where you want to save the resized images. You can:
- "Save in Same Location" (creates a subfolder named "JPEG," "PSD," or "TIFF" depending on the file type you choose)
- "Select Folder" (and choose a specific folder)
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File Type: Select the file type you want to save the resized images as (e.g., JPEG, PSD, or TIFF).
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Resize: This is the critical part. Select the "Resize to Fit" option. Enter the desired width and height in pixels. The image will be resized proportionally to fit within these dimensions. For example, if you enter 800 pixels for width and 600 pixels for height, images wider than 800 pixels will be scaled down to 800 pixels wide, and images taller than 600 pixels will be scaled down to 600 pixels tall. Images that are smaller than these dimensions will not be enlarged.
- Quality (for JPEG): If you chose JPEG, select the desired quality (e.g., 6 for medium quality, 10 for maximum quality). Keep in mind that higher quality means larger file sizes.
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Preferences: You can optionally choose to convert the color profile to sRGB. This is often recommended for web use.
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Run the Processor: Click the "Run" button. Photoshop will process each selected image according to your settings. A progress bar will appear.
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Find Your Resized Images: Once the process is complete, navigate to the folder you selected in Step 3 to find your resized images.
Important Considerations:
- Proportional Resizing: The "Resize to Fit" option ensures that your images are resized proportionally, preventing distortion.
- Non-Destructive: The Image Processor creates new resized images, leaving your original files untouched.
- Photoshop is Required: The Image Processor relies on Photoshop, so you must have it installed and activated on your computer.
- File Naming: The resized images will typically be saved with the same filenames as the originals, but with a suffix indicating the file type and a number if you have multiple images with the same name.
