Batch processing

Batch processing is a convenient way to automatically convert a group of graphic files. When batch processing, choose from these options:

Convert a selection of files to another format.
Convert a selection of files to the same format with different optimization settings.
Scale exported files.
Find and replace text, colors, URLs, or fonts.

To batch process files:

1 Choose File > Batch Process.
2 Choose the files to process:
Current Open Files batch processes all open documents.
Project Panel (All Files) batch processes all files listed in the Project Log panel.
Project Panel (Selected Files) batch processes the files currently selected in the Project Log panel.
Custom displays the Open Multiple dialog box and allows you to select files to batch process.
3 Choose Actions to perform during the batch process.
Find and Replace finds and replaces text, URLs, colors, or fonts in the batch-processed files.
Export changes export settings, naming conventions, and scaling options applied to the batched files.
4 Choose backup options for the original files.
To create backup copies of the original files, check Backup Original Files and choose settings in the Save Backups dialog box.
5 Click OK to run the batch process.
For information about making scripts of a batch process, see Saving batch processes as Scriptlets.
Click Cancel to cancel the batch process.