How do I batch edit actions in Photoshop?

To batch edit actions in Photoshop, use the Batch feature to apply a recorded action to a folder of images efficiently.

Here's how to batch edit actions:

1. Go to File > Automate > Batch... This opens the Batch dialog box.

2. Choose Your Action Set and Action:

   • In the "Play" section, select the Set that contains the action you want to use from the first dropdown menu.
   • Then, select the specific Action you wish to apply from the second dropdown menu.

3. Specify the Source Folder:

   • In the "Source" section, choose the folder containing the images you want to batch edit. You can select:
     • Folder: Allows you to select a specific folder. Click "Choose..." and navigate to the folder containing the images.
     • Import: Uses images imported through Photoshop.
     • Opened Files: Uses currently open images in Photoshop.

4. Define Destination Settings:

   • In the "Destination" section, specify where the processed images should be saved.
     • None: This will process the files and leave them open in Photoshop without automatically saving them. You will need to manually save each file.
     • Save and Close: Photoshop will save the changes and close the files. This is a common and efficient method for batch processing.
     • Folder: Allows you to save the processed images to a different folder. Click "Choose..." and select the desired folder. You can use the "Override Action 'Save As' Commands" option if you want the Batch process to ignore the specific Save As instructions recorded within your action, and instead, save all images to the specified folder using the settings you define in the "Destination" section.

5. Naming Conventions (If Saving to a Folder):

   • If you selected "Folder" as the destination, you can customize the file naming.
   • The "File Naming" section lets you create custom names for the processed files.
   • Use the available options to define a naming scheme (e.g., document name, serial number, date).

6. Error Handling:

   • In the "Errors" section, choose how you want Photoshop to handle errors during the batch process.
     • Stop For Errors: The batch process will stop if an error occurs.
     • Log Errors to File: The batch process will continue, and errors will be logged to a text file.

7. Click "OK" to start the batch process. Photoshop will then apply the selected action to all images in the specified folder according to your settings.

By carefully configuring these settings, you can efficiently batch edit actions across a large number of images in Photoshop.